中医非药物疗法治疗寻常痤疮研究进展

A review on treating acne vulgaris by TCM non-drug therapy

寻常痤疮是好发于面部的以丘疹、脓疱、结节为主要表现的炎症性皮肤附属器疾病,寻常痤疮的发生与雄激素水平升高、痤疮丙酸杆菌感染、毛囊皮脂腺导管堵塞等相关,好发人群为12~24岁青少年,无显著性别差异。本病病程长,对仪容仪表造成极大影响,有部分患者因反复发作、形成瘢痕而产生自卑心理,对治疗失去信心。中医非药物疗法治疗痤疮优势突出,是中医机构治疗痤疮的有效方法,文章将对中医非药物疗法治疗寻常痤疮加以概述。

Acne vulgaris is a skin disorder that predominates on the face, and its main manifestations include papules, pustules, and nodules. Its occurrence is associated with elevated androgen levels, propionibacterium acnes infection, and blockage of propionibacterium acnes. The highest incidence was in adolescents aged 12~24, and there was no significant gender difference. The disease has a long course and a great impact on the patient’s appearance. Some patients have low self-esteem due to repeated attacks and scarring, and lose confidence in treatment. TCM non-drug therapy for acne vulgaris had significant advantages. In this article, effects of TCM non-drug therapy for acne vulgaris were summarized.