Damp heat and acne in Traditional Chinese Medicine In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), damp heat and acne are two issues that are often closely linked. This post looks at how damp heat can cause digestive problems within our body that can lead to acne and also how you can reduce internal heat and dampness by just making a few small changes to your daily routine! How is internal 'damp' created? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, internal ‘dampness’ is thought to be caused by sluggish ...