What are the dietary treatments for acne, a common skin disease in men?

I believe everyone is familiar with acne. People who are prone to acne on their faces are more likely to develop acne. Among male skin diseases, acne is the most common. Although acne will not have any effect on our health, it has a great negative impact on our appearance. Among them, diet therapy for acne is relatively safe and effective. Let me share with you some diet therapy methods for acne, a common skin disease in men.

Acne

A chronic inflammatory skin disease of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. The course of the disease is slow and lingering, with symptoms coming and going. It often occurs on the cheeks, forehead, nasocheiriocheir grooves, back, upper chest, etc., with various lesions such as papules, pus cells, cysts, nodules, etc., with slight itching or pain. When the infection purulent, there are symptoms such as fever. After recovery, temporary pigmentation or slightly depressed scars may be left.

Acne syndrome differentiation:

1. Phlegm and Blood Stasis Syndrome

Symptoms: Purple rash with nodules or cysts

Treatment: Resolving phlegm, activating blood circulation and dispersing stagnation

Black Bean, Peach Kernel and Barley Soup

Ingredients: 100g black beans, 10g peach kernels, 30g coix seeds, 100g lean meat, some coarse salt;

Method: Boil peach kernels and coix seeds in water for 30 minutes, take 500 ml of the liquid, then add black beans, lean meat and appropriate amount of water, cook until the black bean porridge is cooked, and add salt as needed.

2. Gastrointestinal damp-heat syndrome

Symptoms: bright red rash or pustules, red urine

Treatment: Clear away heat, detoxify and eliminate dampness

Seaweed and Job's tears porridge

Ingredients: 10g seaweed, 10g kelp, 10g sweet almond, 15g Imperata root, coix seed;

Preparation method: Add 950 ml of water to the first four herbs, decoct to obtain 500 ml of juice, and cook the juice with coix seeds into porridge.

3. Lung meridian wind-heat syndrome

Symptoms: facial inflammatory papules, flushing, dry mouth, red lips

Treatment: Clear lung heat with kelp soup

Ingredients: 30g each of kelp and mung bean, 10g each of loquat leaf and rose flower, sugar

Method: Wash and chop the kelp. Wrap the loquat leaves and rose petals in gauze and put them in a pot with the kelp and mung beans. Add an appropriate amount of water and boil for 15 minutes. Add brown sugar and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove the gauze and serve.

Prevention and treatment tips

Avoid spicy and fried foods, and increase the intake of fresh vegetables and fruits;

Develop good living habits and get enough sleep;

Stay mentally and emotionally calm;

Keep bowel movements smooth;

Avoid squeezing acne with your hands and using medications indiscriminately;

Wash your face frequently and keep it clean and dry;

Eat light and easily digestible food, such as lean meat and soy products; eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as pears, tomatoes, greens, etc.;

It is advisable to drink more water, green tea and natural beverages.

Although acne is a relatively common male skin disease, it is difficult to completely cure it and restore the original skin quality. You can combine some of the small methods I mentioned above and maintain good living habits to improve our facial skin problems to a certain extent. I hope my answer above is helpful to you. I wish you good health.