Q What everyday habits help reduce acne?
A The key habits are not touching or squeezing with your hands, sleeping before 11 p.m., and cutting back on greasy and sugary foods. Small changes in habits can make as big a difference as medication.
Detailed Answer
Touching, excessively rubbing, or squeezing acne areas worsens inflammation and scarring, so it should be avoided. Going to sleep before 11 p.m. and getting enough rest helps balance hormones and regulate sebum. Reducing meat, processed food, and sweets while getting plenty of vegetables and water is also fundamental.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we emphasize sufficient sleep before midnight so that immune cells can actively regenerate, and we advise drinking lukewarm water often to replenish the body's fluids while managing stress. When lifestyle improvements and Korean medicine treatment go hand in hand, the skin stays stable.
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