tures, and may suppress the function of the adrenal gland function. Long-term topical application of steroids leads to thinning of - rity. Women or young girls with severe acne might be put on strong medications—so strong that they’re also required to take two forms of birth control, since in the event of pregnancy the risk of severe birth defects from the acne meds is so high.


Chinese herbal treatments, on the other


hand, have little to no side effects. There may be digestive discomfort or loose stools, but even these mild symptoms don’t usually -   life-saving) as long as they’re prescribed ap- propriately. Anything strong enough to heal you can also harm you if taken incorrectly. Make sure your herbalist is experienced, and that they are committed to using Chi- nese herbs from a reputable pharmacy. Ask about whether the herbs have been tested not only for quality, but also for pesticide or fungicide residues. Herb quality is a big concern in the Chinese medicine commu- nity and is something worth paying close attention to.


Chinese Medicine Works Both Inside and Out


Most skin conditions have an internal root, and herbs taken internally get to that root. For most conditions, topical treatment alone will not be strong enough to correct the internal pathology. That said, topical treatment has an important role to play in delivering needed medicines to your skin directly, thus expediting the larger healing process and helping the skin to recover more quickly. Combining internal and topi- cal treatment together is the most effective way to achieve lasting results.


So now that you know why I’m an ad-


vocate for Chinese medicine in skin cases, what’s next? If you’re suffering from skin disease, consider the following:


Seek Out a Specialist Who Will See Your Areas of Imbalance


As we’ve discussed, the look of your


skin reveals a lot of information about what is going on internally. An educated eye will be able to pinpoint your areas of imbalance by looking at your skin, alone.


Many of my patients have previously


given ‘holistic’ or ‘alternative’ medicine a try for their skin disease, with limited or no success. Part of the problem is that they didn’t see a practitioner who specialized in skin disorders. Keep in mind that many


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