What causes closed comedones on the face

Closed comedones on the face may be caused by lung and stomach heat or liver and gallbladder damp heat. Acne are divided into closed comedones and blackhead comedones. Closed comedones are called whitehead comedones, which look like yellow-white spots or small bumps. Closed comedones are difficult to cure clinically.

1. Acne caused by excessive heat in the lungs and stomach :

This is the most common type. The symptoms are more severe on the chest, forehead, right cheek, right face, lips, and around the nose, and may include papules, pustules, nodules, spots, cysts, and other lesions. The treatment is mainly to clear lung and stomach heat, clear away heat, cool blood and remove blood stasis.

2. Liver and gallbladder damp-heat type:

Commonly seen on both cheeks, left face, left cheek, and chin, treatment is mainly focused on clearing heat and removing dampness.

3. Spleen deficiency and dampness stagnation type:

This type of disease occurs on the back, face, cheeks, and around the mouth and nose. It is a papular acne and the main principle of treatment is to strengthen the spleen and dry dampness.

4. Excessive secretion of androgen:

is the main reason. Especially during adolescence, excessive secretion of androgen in males and females is the main cause of acne. Androgens can directly stimulate the increase of sebaceous glands, promote the keratinization of hair follicles, clog the pores and cause inflammation, resulting in the formation of acne and pimples.

5. Internal diseases or functional disorders of the body:

Pathologies of organs such as the stomach, kidneys, and liver, especially gastrointestinal dysfunction and constipation, can induce the occurrence of acne.