[Focused Care for Redness and Inflammation] Acne Herbal Medicine

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic Acne Herbal Medicine

Acne Herbal Medicine that considers health with a balanced approach and can be considered for intake

01. What are the characteristics of Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Acne Herbal Medicine?

1) Low burden for consumption.

Generally, for severe acne, dermatologists may use

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• antibiotics(e.g., Minocycline, Doxycycline) or
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• sebum control agents(Isotretinoin series).
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These medications can help improve acne. However, it is known that they can affect the entire body in addition to the skin, potentially leading to dryness, gastrointestinal discomfort, changes in liver enzyme levels, and an imbalance in gut bacteria.

In particular, Isotretinoin (Isotretinoin) series drugs are medications with reported severe side effects such as risk of birth defects, joint pain due to reduced joint fluid, and worsening depression. Therefore, it is not recommended for mild to moderate acne, and regular medical observation is essential during consumption.

On the other hand, the Shihwapae Dok-san based acne herbal medicine used at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic is based on a prescription rarely reporting notable adverse reactions even with long-term consumption in Korean traditional medicine and Japanese clinical practice.

It also focuses on improving acne.

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• This herbal medicine does not affect beneficial gut bacteria like antibiotics do,
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• and does not excessively dry out sebum like Isotretinoin series drugs.
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• Furthermore, it was prescribed with a consideration to minimize the burden on liver function.
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Many people inquire about the burden on liver function when taking herbal medicine, but the actual risk of liver toxicity has been reported to be higher when taking Isotretinoin or some antibiotics. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's prescription is made within a relatively high safety range.

2) Ensuring accessibility with reasonable prices

“Many people worry, 'Won't herbal medicine be expensive?'”

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine was formulated by focusing on a single goal: acne improvement. Therefore, expensive herbal ingredients were not used unnecessarily.

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• at a price point that reduces the monthly cost, making it easy to try,
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• and so that you can start consumption in 10-day increments as needed,
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You can consider it a cost level that allows you to comfortably begin acne management without feeling burdened.

3) Structure applicable to various acne types

The core mechanism of this herbal medicine prescription is to “regulate the inflammatory environment itself”.

Acne generally results from

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3. increased sebum secretion,
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7. proliferation of acne bacteria (C. acnes),
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These various factors interact complexly, and sometimes, trying to solve only the sebum problem can lead to difficulties.

Among these, Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine primarily focuses on managing acne bacteria and regulating 'inflammatory reactions.'

Therefore,

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• it can help reduce the rate at which sebum develops into inflammation, even in cases of acne with abundant sebum.
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• For cases of recurrent acne with less sebum, it contributes to lowering the conversion rate of inflammatory reactions that easily turn red even with minor irritation.
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• It can help soothe skin sensitive to external stimuli when post-inflammatory redness or heat sensation persists for a long time.
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A key feature of this prescription is that it does not remove beneficial gut bacteria like antibiotics. Furthermore, it is important that it does not excessively suppress sebum like sebum control agents.

This, in turn, aims for a direction that “alleviates acne symptoms while maintaining the healthy balance of skin and body.”

4) Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Customized Combination Based on Shihwapae Dok-san

The basis of the prescription is Shihwapae Dok-san (十味敗毒散), which has been utilized in Korean traditional medicine for a long time. This combination of medicinal ingredients has primarily been used for inflammatory skin diseases, folliculitis, recurrent skin troubles, and acne.

This prescription is one of the acne-related traditional Korean medicines discussed in various studies and papers.

At our clinic, in addition to this,

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• herbs that can help alleviate inflammation
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• herbs that can contribute to soothing redness (erythema)
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• herbs that can help with skin regeneration
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are added in small amounts to create a prescription optimized for acne management.

This differs from a typical Sipmi-paedok-san standalone prescription, and it's best understood as a prescription adjusted for acne improvement.

5) Convenient stick-type traditional Korean medicine

Traditional decoctions were cumbersome to prepare, difficult to store, and sometimes caused discomfort due to their unique aroma.

Our clinic's acne traditional Korean medicine

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• is provided in a portable stick form
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• can be consumed without water.
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• The taste is adjusted not to be overly bitter, making it easy for people of all ages to consume, similar to red ginseng sticks available on the market.
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Therefore, it's a form that even those who had difficulty taking traditional Korean medicine can consume comfortably.

It is a formulation that can be recommended to those who knew the benefits of traditional decoctions but hesitated due to concerns about convenience of consumption.

02. Background for Choosing 'Sipmi-paedok-san'

Sipmi-paedok-san, also known as 'Jumi-baedok-tang' in Japan, is one of the highly utilized prescriptions for acne-prone skin concerns.

According to relevant studies and reports,

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• it contributes to regulating inflammatory response signals (skin redness and swelling) caused by acne bacteria,
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• can help mitigate the extent to which the skin progresses into an inflammatory state,
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• and can help reduce the occurrence of secondary issues (pigmentation, redness, etc.) due to recurrent inflammation.
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These effects have been confirmed through various studies.

What is notable here is the fact that this traditional Korean medicine is not a drug that unconditionally suppresses sebum secretion.

Since sebum is a necessary physiological function for the body, rather than simply reducing it, a method that controls balance while suppressing inflammation is more desirable for maintaining skin health.

Considering these characteristics, our clinic utilizes this as an acne traditional Korean medicine that can be harmoniously combined with other procedures such as laser treatments, extractions, and soothing care.

03. Traditional Korean Medicine Consumption Guide

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• Initial Observation Period: 10 days
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• Observe if skin redness is alleviated,
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• and if the frequency of painful acne outbreaks decreases.
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• These two indicators are primarily checked.
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• Recommended Consumption Period: 4 weeks
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• Observe if the interval between new acne breakouts lengthens,
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• if acne that repeatedly appeared in the same area shows signs of calming,
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• and if the skin recovery speed improves after extraction or laser procedures.
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After one month, long-term consumption may be considered for preventive measures.

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• Dosage Guidelines : Consume 2-3 times a day; it is recommended to take it at regular times, regardless of before or after meals.
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• Concomitant Procedures : This medicine has been considered suitable for use alongside procedures such as extractions, Secret RF, EllisyS, and Agnes.
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04. Recommended for those who

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• find their acne calms down when taking antibiotics, but tend to relapse when consumption is stopped
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• despite not having excessive sebum, their pores quickly become red and show inflammatory changes even with slight blockage
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• If your skin is sensitive and redness persists for a long time after irritation
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• Suitable for those who feel their skin is sensitive
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• Recommended for those who are considering a procedure but wish to avoid taking medications that may burden the body
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• Useful for those who are preparing for pregnancy or prioritize the safety of long-term medication use due to health reasons
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