Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Comedones (Blackheads)

General

Clinical Manifestations
  • A blackhead is created when a follicle in the skin becomes plugged and pushes through the surface. Technically called open comedones, they are typically caused by the skin producing too much oil. This oil, when exposed to air, turns black in color (and sometimes yellow) because of a buildup of melanin, the skin’s dark pigment. Therefore blackheads are not caused by dirt as a lot of people think.
Treatment Principle
Herb Formulas
Points

Damp-Heat In The Stomach And Intestines With Toxic Heat Attacking The Face

Clinical Manifestations
  • Comedones
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Red eyes
  • Tinnitus
  • Oral ulcers
  • Bleeding gums
  • Constipation
Treatment Principle
  • Purges Fire
  • Detoxifies
  • Draws out pus
Herb Formulas
Points

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.