According to Chinese medical therapy acne is the result of heat and toxicity in the blood. In Chinese treatment it is believed that acne takes place on the T zone mainly because that zone is connected with the digestive system. Poor digestion, digestive problems and certain imbalances in the hormonal levels can trigger acne. 
Certain herbal formulas, acupuncture, acupressure are helpful in dealing with health related ailments including acne. In Chinese medicine it is believed that the body requires balance of two essential energies or forces which are Yin and Yang. Imbalances in Yin and Yang are caused due to environmental forces, emotional forces, internal organs. Thus Chinese medicine uses herbal medications and certain therapies like acupuncture and acupressure to bring back the balance and cure health ailments. 

Experts believe that some people respond very well to Chinese treatments for acne. With acupuncture certain points are pressed that help in releasing the blocked energy which would clear the acne trouble. Herbal remedies like Pi Pa Ye, Da Huang, Yi Yi Ren, Tu Fu Ling. when taken internally or externally under the expert’s guidance help in dealing with heat and toxicity present in the body. It is vital to seek treatment under an expert herbalist who knows the pros and cons of Chinese treatment for acne.