Acupuncture Improves Skin Issues such as Acne, Dermatitis, Dry Skin, Eczema, Rosacea, Scar tissue, Bell’s Palsy and Shingles.
Acne:
Acne is treated by modern Western medicine with mostly topical remedies which include chemicals to attack the issue.
Acne is treated with acupuncture within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is focused on the root cause. This allows acupuncture to improve the skin by focusing on helping the body to balance itself and to remain balanced to avoid the return of this issue.
Aleesha is certified in the Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture protocol. This is used to diminish deep wrinkles and erase fine wrinkles. People come in to get help with laugh lines, crow’s feet and lip lines. This is what is known as a 2-for-1 treatment as it treats the body and the face.
More on Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture Here
Contact Aleesha for more information and to get started.
Dermatitis:
Acupuncture treats Dermatitis, which is simply inflammation within the skin caused by allergic reaction.
Acupuncture treats Allergies at their root cause!
- Skin with red appearance
- Skin with scaly appearance
- Skin may feel itchy
Examples of Dermatitis:
- Dander
- Poison ivy
- Diaper rash
Shingles, also known as Herpes Zoster has very good success rates of avoiding nerve damage if treated soon enough with Acupuncture!
Eczema:
Also known as Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema is commonly inherited from a young age. Acupuncture treats Eczema.
Rosacea:
Redness of the skin:
- Nose
- Chin
- Cheeks
- Forehead
Rosacea can happen in cycles, usually to fair-skinned complexions, and may get worse as you age. Acupuncture treats Rosacea by cooling the heat within the body and then helping the body to maintain this balance.
Dry Skin:
Dry skin can be due to hormonal imbalances during Perimenopause and Menopause or may be caused by Hypothyroidism. Acupuncture is good at helping the body to balance itself when hormones are out of balance and can help improve dry skin.
Dry skin Tip: During the winter months you may need to use more moisturizing products packed with more emollients like the My Zen Goji berry Argan facial cream sold here at Aleesha D Acupuncture.
Scar tissue:
Scar tissue is common from stretch marks, surgeries and injuries. Acupuncture is great at treating scar tissue! In China, it is used on 3rd degree burns-even on babies with the amazing result of little to no scar. It’s true. The sooner you can get acupuncture for scar treatment, the better the outcome, of course. The same holds true for Shingles (with regard to pain relief). Get acupuncture sooner rather than later.
What You Can Do to Help Your Own Skin…
(Skin Tips for Home Care)…
Dermatitis Home Care:
Soak in an oatmeal bath (be sure it is gluten-free if you are sensitive to gluten) and add a high quality moisturizer immediately afterward. Avoid coming in contact with whatever your skin is sensitive to.
Rosacea Home Care:
See a dermatologist earlier, rather than later (left un-treated may develop into large, raised red bumps on nose area).
Wear a wide-brimmed hat and use sunscreen with SPF of 30 or higher when in the sun.
Avoid stress if this triggers your Rosacea.
Avoid alcohol if this triggers your Rosacea.
Avoid caffeine if this triggers your Rosacea.
Avoid spicy food if this triggers your Rosacea.
Avoid heat if this triggers your Rosacea.
Be careful what you apply to skin (be wary of chemicals).
Dry Skin Home Care:
Use an un-refined oil to hydrate skin (and cook with), such as un-refined coconut oil. Un-refined means all the goodness in it has not been cooked out (refined) into rancid oil (rancidity is then covered up using scent to trick you).
Try a natural vitamin E supplement (check with doctor first, especially if on blood thinners)
Drink lots of water (duh!)
Scar Tissue:
Get acupuncture treatment for scar tissue to increase healing time, decrease scarring, improve pain and circulation to the area.
Get in to have your rash evaluated right away to determine if you have Shingles. Get Acupuncture as soon as possible to relieve pain and help avoid long-term nerve damage.
Skin Care in General:
Salves and ointments are often more soothing and may improve absorption in dry, itching or irritated skin.
When to see a Doctor for skin issues:
Any new, severe skin issue that seems to linger and has you worried.
Any moles that change in uniformity, size, shape or color. (Remember the ABCD’s of Signs of Skin Cancer)…
ABCD’s of Possible Skin Cancer:
Assymetrical (not the same on both sides)
Border (irregular shape or poorly defined border)
Color (different shades of color from one part to another)
Diameter (6 mm or larger-size of pencil eraser
If You have any of the above changes in a mole on your skin, get in to see it evaluated by your dermatologist.
Acupuncture helps skin issues by helping the body to balance itself. Be sure to see a licensed acupuncturist.
Thanks for reading!
Written by Aleesha Ackerman, LAc
Aleesha Ackerman is a certified and state licensed acupuncturist with a Master’s degree in acupuncture. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree from Hamline University. Aleesha owns and operates Aleesha D Acupuncture clinic for Pain and Women’s Health in Anoka, MN.
She became interested in acupuncture and holistic medicine when acupuncture cured her of debilitating migraine pain after an auto collision with a semi-truck. Aleesha specializes in treating acute and chronic pain and Women’s Health. Women come to her everyday with issues such as hot flashes, mood imbalance and low energy. Read more about Aleesha and what she specializes in Here.
Patients at Aleesha D Acupuncture report feeling cared for, listened to and are happy to get the much-needed pain and stress relief from their treatments!
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Aleesha D Acupuncture is located in historic downtown Anoka at 229 Jackson Street just off Highway 10 with free lots, ramps and street parking.
DISCLAIMER
This article is not intended to replace any health care. No information on this site should be relied on to determine medical diagnosis or treatment for a medical condition. As with any health concerns, always be sure to consult your health care provider with any health concerns.
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