Clinical observation on 320 cases of acne treated with TCM based on syndrome differentiation

Objective To observe the efficacy of TCM in differentiating and treating acne. Methods 320 cases of acne were treated based on syndrome differentiation and treatment determination. Patients with the syndrome of lung wind-heat were given modified Pipaqingfei Potion. Syndrome of stomach and intestines dampness was given modified Yinchenhao Decoction. Syndrome of phlegm and blood stasis was treated with Haizao Yuhu Decoction and Taohong Siwu Decoction modified. One dose a day,was divided into morning and evening 2 times by warm-taking. 1week was a course. The efficacy was evaluated after 4 courses. Results 139 cases recovered,100 cases were significantly effective,61 cases were valid and 20 cases were unfruitful. The total effective rate was 93.75%. Conclusion Syndrome differentiation and treatment of TCM has determined effect in curing acne.