Imagine walking down the street and a woman in her fifties catches everyone's eye. Her face is not only radiant, but also radiant. But her story was not as glamorous as it is now. A year ago, her face was covered in melasma, which not only affected her appearance, but more importantly, her self-confidence and social life also took a huge hit. She tried a variety of Western medicine methods, from expensive lasers** to various freckle removal products on the market, but the result was that the spots were repeated and there was no significant improvement. It wasn't until she met a TCM doctor that the trajectory of her life changed dramatically.
Melasma: Not only is it a cry, but also an alarm for the body.
Melasma, commonly known as "liver spots", is a common hyperpigmentation phenomenon, especially in middle-aged and elderly people. It appears as a symmetrically distributed light brown or dark brown spot on the face, commonly found on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, etc. Unlike ordinary pigmented spots, the formation of melasma is related to a variety of internal and external factors, behind which there are multiple signals hidden in the body.
First of all, the formation of melasma is closely related to the imbalance of endocrine in the human body. Especially in women, due to physiological changes such as pregnancy and menopause, hormone levels in the body fluctuate, which can easily lead to pigmentation. In addition, long-term mood swings and stress accumulation may also exacerbate melasma formation. These factors lead to changes in hormone levels in the body, which in turn affects pigment metabolism.
Secondly, bad habits in life, such as irregular work and rest, excessive sun exposure, unreasonable eating habits, etc., will also cause damage to ** and promote the production of melasma. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light accelerates the production of melanin in the body, leading to the formation and aggravation of spots.
The appearance of melasma is not only a problem at the first level, but also reflects the internal imbalance of the body. Therefore, melasma cannot just stay on the surface, it needs to start from the overall health, adjust the endocrine, improve the lifestyle, in order to achieve the purpose of fundamentally solving the problem. This is also why Chinese medicine not only pays attention to melasma itself, but also pays more attention to regulating the overall function of the body, so as to achieve the effect of both internal and external treatment.
Demystifying TCM Perspectives: The Health Signals Behind Melasma.
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, melasma is not only a problem of pigmentation on the surface, but also reflects the imbalance and hidden health risks within the body. This part of the content will delve into how to interpret and ** melasma in Chinese medicine, and reveal the deep reasons behind it.
1.Traditional Chinese medicine interpretation of melasma.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that melasma is closely related to the dysfunction of the "liver", "spleen" and "kidney". When the liver is discharged, the mood is not smooth, and the liver function is impaired, resulting in poor flow of qi and blood, which affects the face and forms melasma. The spleen is acquired, and poor spleen function will affect the biochemistry of qi and blood, resulting in uneven nutrient delivery and then spots. The kidneys store essence, and if the kidney qi is insufficient, it will not be able to nourish the face, which will affect the best health.
2.Reconcile qi and blood, **melasma.
Traditional Chinese Medicine**Melasma, the focus is on harmonizing qi and blood and restoring the balance of internal organ function. Through the use of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, the functions of the liver, spleen and kidneys are adjusted and improved, so as to achieve the best effect from the inside out. For example, medicinal materials such as angelica and white peony, which have the effect of nourishing blood and nourishing beauty, are often used for **melasma.
3.Diet and lifestyle adjustments.
In addition to medications**, TCM also emphasizes dietary and lifestyle modifications in daily life. Foods rich in vitamins C and E, such as citrus fruits, leafy greens, and antioxidant-rich nuts such as walnuts and almonds, are recommended. At the same time, maintaining a good mood and getting enough sleep are also important parts of melasma.
4.Prevention is more important than **.
TCM also focuses on prevention. It is recommended to avoid excessive sun exposure, reduce mood swings and stress, and maintain a balanced diet and moderate exercise in daily life to strengthen the body and prevent the occurrence of melasma.
Traditional Chinese Medicine**Melasma: Repair both inside and outside to restore skin radiance.
Inner Conditioning: The Power of Chinese Medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the formation of melasma is related to liver and kidney dysfunction. Therefore, internal conditioning focuses on adjusting the functions of these organs through traditional Chinese medicine. For example, for melasma with liver stagnation and qi stagnation, the use of traditional Chinese medicines that have the effect of soothing the liver and relieving depression, such as Bupleurum and Yujin, can effectively improve liver function and reduce spots. For melasma caused by kidney deficiency, the use of kidney tonic drugs such as Polygonum multiflorum and wolfberry can help restore kidney health and reduce the formation of spots.
External**: Application of natural herbs.
In addition to internal conditioning, external use of Chinese medicine is also an important method for melasma. For example, the use of traditional Chinese medicine such as Angelica angelica and Angelica sinensis can help improve microcirculation and lighten spots. These herbs not only act directly on ** to promote pigment metabolism, but also help to reduce melasma at all by improving blood circulation in the skin.
Adjusting to daily life: The wisdom of life in Chinese medicine.
TCM **Melasma is not limited to medication**, adjustments in daily life are equally important. This includes:
Dietary modifications: Eat foods rich in vitamins C and E, such as lemons, kiwis, nuts, and antioxidant-rich vegetables and fruits, which can contribute to your health.
Emotion management: Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the impact of emotions on health, maintaining a peaceful mind, avoiding excessive stress and anxiety, and helping to reduce liver stagnation and qi stagnation, which in turn affects the ** condition.