Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic Acne Herbal Medicine

– Unlike Isotretinoin and Minocycline, an acne treatment that supports your health –

01. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Acne Herbal Medicine, What Makes It Different?

1) Significantly less burden.

Generally, when acne becomes severe, dermatologists often

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• antibiotics(e.g., Minocycline, Doxycycline) or
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• use sebum regulators(Isotretinoin-based) .
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These treatments are effective. However, because these medications act on the entire body, not just the skin, issues such as dryness, gastrointestinal discomfort, changes in liver enzyme levels, and alterations in gut bacterial balance have been reported.

Especially, Isotretinoin (Isotretinoin-based) medications are medications with reported severe side effects such as risks of birth defects, joint pain due to reduced joint fluid, and worsening depression.  Due to this, we generally do not recommend them for moderate or less severe acne, and they must only be taken under regular monitoring.

On the other hand, the Sibmipaidoksan-based acne herbal medicine used at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic is based on a prescription that has shown almost no special adverse reactions reported even with long-term use in both Korean and Japanese clinical settings.

While also ensuring effectiveness, of course.

In other words,

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• It is not a medicine that completely eliminates beneficial bacteria like antibiotics,
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• nor does it excessively dry out sebum like Isotretinoin,
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• and it is designed in a way that does not heavily burden liver function.
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Many people ask, “Won't herbal medicine also strain the liver?” However, the actual risk of hepatotoxicity is reported to be much higher with Isotretinoin and some antibiotics. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's prescription has a much wider safety margin than that range.

2) Accessible Price Range

Many are concerned, “Aren't herbal medicines typically hundreds of thousands of won?”.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine was formulated concisely for a single purpose: acne, therefore, unnecessary expensive ingredients were not indiscriminately included.

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• an affordable price range to try even on a monthly basis
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• a structure that allows for 10-day trial doses if needed
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You can understand it as a price that makes it “easy to access without making a big commitment.”

3) Applicable to All Acne Types

The core action of this medicine is “to reduce the inflammatory environment itself”.

Acne typically

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7. Acne bacteria (C. acnes)
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These 4 stages combine to cause it, but many fail when trying to resolve only the first stage.

Among these, Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine has its greatest strength in controlling stage 2 (acne bacteria) and stage 3 ('inflammatory reaction').

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• Acne with excessive sebum → reduces the rate at which sebum turns into inflammation.
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• Recurrent acne even with low sebum → lowers the inflammation conversion rate for those who wonder, “Why do I get redness immediately even with a small blockage?”.
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• Skin sensitive to irritation → soothes post-inflammatory redness and prolonged heat sensation.
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The important point here is that this medicine does not kill all beneficial bacteria like antibiotics, and does not dry out sebum to near zero like sebum regulators.

In other words, it's about “reducing acne while keeping the skin and body healthy.”

4) Sibmipaidoksan + Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Special Combination

The basic formula is Sibmipaidoksan (十味敗毒散), which has been used in Traditional Korean Medicine for a long time. This prescription is primarily used for inflammatory skin conditions, folliculitis, recurrent breakouts, and acne .

It is also one of the most actively researched herbal remedies for acne.

At Kkeut Clinic, we take it a step further by adding,

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• herbs that help reduce inflammation more quickly
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• herbs that quickly cool down redness (erythema)
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• herbs that aid skin recovery
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in small amounts to create a version specifically tailored for acne.

In other words, unlike a standard Shipmi-paedoksan single prescription, it is a “customized prescription with added ingredients for acne.”

5) Squeeze-type stick herbal medicine

Traditional decoctions need to be boiled, stored, and have a strong scent, which can reduce compliance.

Kkeut Clinic's acne herbal medicine is

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• a squeeze-type stick form
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• can be taken without water
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• taste is not too bitter, adjusted to be similar to red ginseng sticks that are widely consumed by all ages 
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making it easy to take even for those who are not accustomed to herbal medicine.

This form is recommended for those who say, “I know traditional decoctions are good, but they are difficult to take regularly.”

02. Why 'Shipmi-paedoksan'?

Shipmi-paedoksan is also known as 'Jumi-baedok-tang' in Japan and is a prescription frequently used for skin prone to acneic rashes.

Studies and reports have shown that it

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• reduces inflammatory signals caused by acne bacteria (signals that make the skin red and swollen)
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• decreases the rate at which skin transitions to inflammation
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• alleviates secondary exacerbations (such as pigmentation and redness) that occur due to recurring inflammation
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has been confirmed.

What's important here is that this medicine is “not a drug that unconditionally reduces sebum.”

Since sebum itself is a function the body needs, it is much safer to “regulate it to prevent inflammation” rather than unconditionally drying it out, and it leads to less long-term breakdown of the skin barrier.

Kkeut Clinic recognized this point and brought it in as an acne herbal medicine that can be safely used in conjunction with laser treatments, extractions, and soothing care.

03. Dosage Guide

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• Initial Check Period : 10 days
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• Reduced redness
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• Decreased frequency of painful acne
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• These two points are observed.
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• Recommended Period : 4 weeks
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• Increased intervals between acne breakouts
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• Calming of areas where acne repeatedly appeared in the same spot
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• Faster recovery after extractions or laser treatments
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After 1 month, it is formulated to be safe for long-term use for preventive purposes.

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• How to Take : 2-3 times a day, before or after meals (timing doesn't significantly matter, but take regularly)
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• Concurrent Procedures : Designed to be used with extractions/Secret RF/Elisys/Agnes/etc.
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04. Especially suitable for those who:

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• find that their acne subsides with antibiotics but returns after stopping them
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• do not have excessive sebum but experience redness and pus formation immediately even with slight blockages
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• Skin that retains redness for a long time after irritation
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• Those who think “their skin is sensitive”
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• Those who want to undergo treatment but want to avoid medications that strain the body
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• Due to pregnancy preparation or health concerns, those who prioritize the safety of long-term medication use
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