Facial & Skin Care
Come and experience the effects of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.The tiny acupuncture needles applied to the skin encourage local blood circulation as the micro-trauma from the needles triggers the bodies healing system, helping rejuvenate the area. On a systemic level, your practitioner will be looking out for chronic health issues and lifestyle factors that may be contributing.
At Newtown Acupuncture Centre, we take a thorough health history to understand what might be the major causes of skin or complexion issues. Hormones, digestion, stress, diet and genetics can all play a role in how our skin looks.
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Read the below articles and studies to learn more about how Chinese medicine may be able to help control difficult skin conditions.
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Additional Reading & Research
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Acupuncture for Acne Vulgaris: A systematic review and meta analysis
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Psoriasis therapy by Chinese medicine and modern agents
Acupuncture and cutaneous medicine. Is it effective?
Acupuncture and it's role in treating skin disease
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Efficacy of ah shi point acupuncture on moderate acne vulgaris (British Medical Journal)
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Acupoint Stimulation for Acne: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
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