Acne in Grenoble: the perspective of Chinese medicine

Spots on the face, oily skin, marks that linger: acne mainly affects teenagers but also many adults. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is read as Heat expressing itself through the skin.

Why acne? The perspective of Chinese medicine

In TCM, the face reflects the organs: the forehead the Heart, the cheeks the Lung and Stomach, the chin the hormonal system. Acne reflects Heat (of the Stomach, the Lung or the Blood) pushing towards the skin, often against a background of Damp-Heat. Diet, stress and hormones aggravate it.

Two common patterns in practice

Heat of the Lung and Stomach

Red, inflamed spots, especially on the forehead and cheeks, oily skin, thirst, stale breath.

**Tongue**: red, yellow coating · **Pulse**: rapid

Damp-Heat with Blood involvement

Deep, cystic spots, purplish marks, worsening before periods, sensation of heaviness.

**Tongue**: red, greasy coating · **Pulse**: slippery, tight

What traditional Chinese medicine offers

Acupuncture

Points that clear Heat and regulate the hormonal terrain; regular sessions.

Diet

Reduce sugar, dairy, cooked fats and alcohol; favour vegetables, wholegrains, water.

Lifestyle

Gentle skin care, sufficient sleep, stress management and dermatological follow-up for severe forms.

The acupuncture points most often used for this reason: GI11, E44, GI4.

The combined approach of sophrology and Chinese medicine in Grenoble

Traditional Chinese medicine and sophrology complement each other: the former acts on the body's energetic balance, the latter on the nervous system and stress management. Combining the two makes it possible to address the terrain — the ground that sustains the symptom — and the emotional state that accompanies it. In Grenoble, at the Centre Équilibre, this combined approach is built session after session, according to your own profile.

Frequently asked questions

Can TCM replace dermatological treatment?

No, especially for severe acne. It supports the terrain as a complement.

Why does my acne get worse before my period?

In TCM, Heat intensifies with the hormonal rise of the cycle: it is a Damp-Heat terrain.

Is sugar really to blame?

It is a recognised aggravating factor, both in medicine and in TCM (Heat and Dampness).

Learn more

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**Ghislaine Morin**, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and sophrologist, welcomes you at 29 Quai Claude Bernard, 38000 Grenoble. Book on 06 24 90 04 98 or online at https://calendly.com/centre-equilibre-sophrologie

Ghislaine Morin welcomes you in Grenoble : www.sophrologue-grenoble.fr/medecine-chinoise-a-grenoble-38000-38100