Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Acne Herbal Medicine

An acne management approach that considers body health, different from isotretinoin and minocycline.

01. How is Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine different?

1) Reduced the burden of consumption.

When acne symptoms worsen, dermatologists generally

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• prescribe antibiotics (e.g., minocycline, doxycycline) or
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• consider using sebum regulators (isotretinoin-based).
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These treatments can help improve acne. However, there are reports that these drugs, because they affect not only the skin but the entire body, can cause problems such as dryness, indigestion, liver enzyme fluctuations, and intestinal microbiome imbalance.

In particular, isotretinoin (Isotretinoin) class drugs are medicines with reported serious side effects such as a risk of birth defects, joint pain due to reduced synovial fluid, and worsening of depression. Therefore, for mild to moderate acne, consumption should be carefully considered, and it is crucial to decide whether to take it under regular medical institution monitoring.

In contrast, the Shihmin-Paedok-san-based acne herbal medicine used at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic is based on traditional Korean medicine clinical experience and usage in Japan, and is a prescription where virtually no special adverse reactions have appeared even with long-term consumption.

Of course, improvement in acne can also be expected.

This herbal medicine

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• does not remove beneficial bacteria like antibiotics do,
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• and does not excessively suppress sebum like isotretinoin.
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• Furthermore, it is formulated in a way that does not put a heavy burden on liver function.
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Many people worry that herbal medicine might also burden the liver, but the actual risk of liver toxicity tends to be reported higher with isotretinoin and some antibiotic classes. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's prescription can be explained as having a relatively higher margin of safety than these.

2) Increased accessibility with reasonable pricing.

Many people worry that taking herbal medicine will cost hundreds of thousands of won or more.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine focuses on the single goal of acne management and thus has a simple prescription composition. As a result, it does not include unnecessarily expensive medicinal ingredients.

In this way,

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• Even for a one-month consumption period, at a price point that reduces financial burden and is easy to try
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• and with a flexible composition that allows for trial consumption in 10-day units, if needed.
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This can be understood as a price range that allows you to start comfortably without much worry.

3) An approach applicable to various acne types

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

Acne generally occurs due to a complex interaction of

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3. excessive sebum (oil) secretion,
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7. proliferation of acne bacteria (C. acnes),
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Many cases experience unsatisfactory results when trying to solve only the sebum problem.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine, in this process, can show particular strengths in controlling acne bacteria and managing inflammatory responses.

As a result,

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• In cases of acne with high sebum secretion, it can contribute to lowering the rate at which sebum progresses to inflammation.
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• For those who experience recurrent acne despite low sebum, it can reduce the tendency for small blockages to easily turn into red inflammation.
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• For sensitive skin prone to irritation, it can help alleviate the prolonged redness and heat sensation after inflammation.
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The important point here is that this herbal medicine does not kill beneficial bacteria like antibiotics, and does not almost stop sebum secretion like sebum regulators.

This aims for an approach that “manages acne while maintaining the healthy balance of the skin and body”.

4) Shihmin-Paedok-san and Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Specialized Harmony

The basic prescription is Shihmin-Paedok-san (十味敗毒散), which has been used in Korean medicine for a long time. This prescription has traditionally been used for various skin problems, including inflammatory skin diseases, folliculitis, recurrent breakouts, and acne.

This prescription is one of the herbal medicine prescriptions for acne that is frequently discussed in papers and research.

At our clinic, in addition to this,

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• Herbal ingredients that quickly calm inflammatory responses
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• Herbal ingredients that alleviate redness (erythema)
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• Herbal ingredients that aid in the skin's natural recovery
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etc. are blended in small amounts and prepared in a form focused on acne management.

Therefore, it is different from a general Sipmi-paedok-san single prescription; it should be understood as a custom-adjusted prescription with ingredients regulated for acne management.

5) Convenient stick-type herbal medicine for easy consumption

Traditional decoction-type herbal medicines often require a preparation process, are cumbersome to store, and their strong distinctive aroma can make consistent consumption difficult.

Our clinic's acne herbal medicine is

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• In individually packaged stick form, making it easy to consume.
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• Formulated to be taken directly without water.
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• The taste is not too bitter, adjusted so that people of all ages can comfortably consume it, similar to red ginseng sticks found on the market.
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In this form, even those who usually find it difficult to take herbal medicine can consume it relatively comfortably.

We can recommend it in a suitable form for those who understand the benefits of decoction but found it burdensome to take regularly.

02. Reasons for Utilizing ‘Sipmi-paedok-san’

Sipmi-paedok-san is also known as 'Jūmihaidokutō' in Japan and is a prescription frequently used in skin care for rashes caused by acne.

According to related research and reports,

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• It can help alleviate inflammatory response signals (signals that can redden the skin and cause swelling) induced by acne bacteria, and
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• It can contribute to reducing the skin's tendency to develop into an inflammatory state.
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• It can reduce the burden of secondary problems (such as hyperpigmentation, redness, etc.) that repeatedly appear due to inflammation.
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This content has been confirmed.

The point to note here is that this prescription is not intended to unconditionally suppress sebum secretion.

Sebum is a natural function necessary for our bodies, so rather than indiscriminately reducing it, regulating its balance to prevent inflammation is more stable and can be beneficial for long-term skin health.

Considering these points, our clinic utilizes this prescription as an acne herbal medicine suitable for use in conjunction with laser, extraction, and soothing treatments.

03. Dosing Instructions

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• Initial Observation Period: 10 days
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• Whether redness is alleviated
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• Whether the frequency of painful acne outbreaks decreases
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• We focus on observing these two changes.
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• Recommended Dosing Period: 4 weeks
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• Whether the cycle of new acne outbreaks lengthens
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• Whether recurring acne in specific areas calms down
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• Whether skin recovery speed increases after extraction or laser procedures
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After 1 month of use, it is designed to be easily incorporated into a consistent intake for preventative purposes without much burden.

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• Dosage: Take 2-3 times a day; it is recommended to take it regularly at a consistent time, regardless of before or after meals.
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• Concomitant Procedures: It is designed to be used in conjunction with various procedures such as extraction, Secret RF, Ellisy, Agnes, and others.
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04. Recommended for the Following Individuals

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• Those whose acne improves with antibiotic use but tends to recur when consumption is stopped
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• Those whose sebum production is not excessive but whose skin easily reddens and develops into inflammatory lesions from minor irritation or blockages
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• If redness on your skin persists relatively long even with minor irritation
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• Those who consider their skin sensitive
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• Those considering a procedure but, do not wish to take medication that may burden the body
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• Those who are preparing for pregnancy or, for health reasons, consider the safety of long-term medication use important
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