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Acne

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition involving clogged follicles and recurring blemishes. Review the documented pattern context and source relationships; this page does not diagnose or recommend treatment.

Key reference facts

Reference type
diagnosis
Health area
Skin, hair & tissue
Related symptoms
skin changes
Pattern records
Lung Heat with Heat Toxins and Blood Stagnation; Toxic Heat; Spleen Damp-Heat; Lung and Stomach Heat; Kidney Yin Deficiency with Fire Flaring; Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency (with Fire Flaring)

Related library records

Source reference: Condition index

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