How does TCM view {condition_name}?
TCM views hormone-related melasma as Liver Qi stagnation, Spleen deficiency, and Blood stasis where hormonal disruptions create Heat or Damp-Heat that causes abnormal pigmentation.
Hormone-related melasma manifests as dark patches on the face, often triggered by pregnancy, contraceptive use, or hormonal fluctuations that disrupt normal pigmentation processes. At Qin's Clinic, we use Traditional Chinese Medicine to address the underlying hormonal imbalances while promoting natural skin lightening and preventing further pigmentation through comprehensive internal regulation and targeted external treatments.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), melasma is often linked to Liver Qi stagnation, Spleen deficiency, and Blood stasis, compounded by Heat or Damp-Heat that affects pigmentation regulation. Hormonal fluctuations, especially during pregnancy or from contraceptive use, disrupt internal balance and create conditions that allow abnormal pigment accumulation in facial skin.
Herbal Medicine: Clear Liver stagnation and expel dampness
Acupuncture: Promote facial circulation and balance hormones
Topical Masks: Lighten pigmentation and support skin healing
Facial acupuncture with body acupuncture effectively treats melasma through hormonal regulation (Rerksuppaphol et al., 2015)
Acupuncture treatments significantly improve melasma appearance through enhanced circulation and hormone balance (Zhang et al., 2021)
Herbal formulas like Danggui-Shaoyao-San effectively regulate hormonal activity while nourishing Blood and expelling Dampness for pigmentation improvement
TCM views hormone-related melasma as Liver Qi stagnation, Spleen deficiency, and Blood stasis where hormonal disruptions create Heat or Damp-Heat that causes abnormal pigmentation.
We provide Liver-regulating herbal medicine, hormone-balancing acupuncture to promote facial circulation, topical herbal masks, and comprehensive dietary support for Liver and Spleen health.
Visible improvement in pigmentation may appear after 3-5 weeks, with progressive hormonal regulation and skin lightening developing over the treatment course.
Yes, research shows acupuncture combined with herbal medicine significantly reduces melasma lesions and improves skin appearance through hormonal regulation and enhanced circulation.
Book a comprehensive consultation where we'll assess your hormonal patterns, pigmentation severity, and constitutional factors to create a personalised treatment plan.
We combine traditional TCM wisdom with evidence-based approaches, offering natural hormonal regulation and pigmentation improvement without harsh chemical treatments or potential side effects.
Visit us at 22 Harley Street, London, where our elegantly minimalist space and unrelenting drive for clinical efficacy creates a refined TCM experience designed to restore your natural skin tone and hormonal harmony.
