Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic Acne Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine that can help manage acne while considering the body's burden

01. Features of Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Acne Herbal Medicine

1) May have less burden on the body.

When acne symptoms worsen, dermatologists typically

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• antibiotics(e.g., minocycline, doxycycline, etc.) or
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• consider the use of sebum-regulating agents(isotretinoin-based drugs).
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While these treatments can help improve acne, they can affect the entire body in addition to the skin. This can lead to various known side effects such as dryness, gastrointestinal discomfort, changes in liver enzyme levels, and alterations in gut bacterial balance.

In particular, isotretinoin (isotretinoin) class drugs have been reported to have various and serious side effects, including risk of birth defects, joint pain due to reduced joint fluid, and worsening depression. Therefore, it is generally not recommended for mild to moderate acne, and regular monitoring is essential when taken.

In contrast, the Shihmi-Paedoksan-based acne herbal medicine used at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic is based on a prescription that has been rarely reported to cause special adverse reactions even with long-term use in both the Korean medicine community and Japanese clinical studies.

Of course, it is also designed to help improve acne.

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• Unlike antibiotics, it does not broadly eliminate beneficial bacteria.
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• It does not excessively suppress sebum like isotretinoin-based drugs.
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• It is designed in a way that minimizes the burden on liver function.
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While concerns about liver function are sometimes raised when taking herbal medicine, actual studies have reported a higher risk of liver toxicity with isotretinoin and some antibiotics. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's prescription can be said to have a relatively wider safety margin.

2) Accessibility at a reasonable cost

Many people often first worry about the high cost of herbal medicine.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine is formulated as a single-purpose prescription focused on managing acne symptoms, and does not include unnecessary expensive medicinal ingredients.

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• Even on a monthly basis, it is in a price range that allows you to try it with less financial burden,
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• If needed, in a way that allows for trial consumption in 10-day units
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Thus, we pursue a pricing policy that lowers the psychological barrier to starting, allowing for more comfortable access.

3) Applicable approach for various acne types

This herbal medicine primarily focuses on regulating the internal bodily environment where inflammatory reactions occur.

Generally, acne occurs due to

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3. excessive sebum secretion,
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7. proliferation of acne bacteria (C. acnes),
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11. inflammatory reactions,
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a combination of these factors, and sometimes, focusing solely on sebum control can make management difficult.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine specifically emphasizes regulating acne bacteria and alleviating inflammatory reactions in this process.

Therefore,

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• For acne with excessive sebum secretion, it can help alleviate the process by which excessive sebum develops into inflammation.
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• For recurrent acne despite low sebum production, it can help regulate reactions that easily lead to redness and inflammation even with minor irritation.
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• For sensitive skin prone to irritation, it can help calm the redness and heat remaining after inflammation.
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An important point here is that Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's herbal medicine does not broadly eliminate beneficial bacteria, nor does it aim to completely dry out the sebum.

In other words, it aims to manage acne symptoms while maintaining the balance of skin and overall bodily health.

4) Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's customized prescription based on Shihmi-Paedoksan

The basis of this herbal medicine is Shihmi-Paedoksan (十味敗毒散), which has been used in Korean medicine for a long time. This prescription can be utilized primarily for inflammatory skin diseases, folliculitis, recurrent breakouts, and acne.

This herbal medicine prescription is frequently discussed in research related to acne.

At our clinic, we enhance this prescription by adding specific medicinal ingredients,

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• Ingredients that soothe inflammatory responses
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• Ingredients that help reduce redness (erythema)
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• Ingredients that contribute to skin regeneration
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adding them in small amounts to create a customized formula for acne management.

This means, unlike a standard Sipmippaedok-san single prescription, you can understand it as a prescription with adjusted ingredients specifically for acne improvement.

5) Portable Stick-Type Herbal Medicine

Traditional decoctions can be difficult to take consistently due to the hassle of preparation and storage, and their distinct strong aroma.

The acne herbal medicine provided at our clinic features:

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• Easy-to-take stick type
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• Can be taken without water
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• Not bitter, with a taste adjusted to be similar to general red ginseng sticks.
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Therefore, even those who found it difficult to take herbal medicine can consume it comfortably.

This form can be an alternative for those who understand the efficacy of traditional decoctions but hesitated due to the difficulty of consistent consumption.

02. What is the role of ‘Sipmippaedok-san’?

Sipmippaedok-san, also known as 'Jumihaedok-tang' in Japan, is a prescription known for its application in acne-prone skin troubles.

According to various studies and reports,

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• it can help regulate inflammatory responses (skin redness and swelling) caused by acne bacteria,
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• may help reduce the likelihood of the skin progressing to an inflammatory state,
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• and can contribute to alleviating the burden of secondary issues (such as hyperpigmentation, red marks, etc.) that can arise from repeated inflammation.
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These findings have been reported.

It is important to note that this prescription is not a medicine that unconditionally suppresses sebum secretion.

Sebum is one of the essential functions for skin health, so regulating inflammation rather than simply drying out sebum is safer and can help maintain long-term skin balance.

Considering these characteristics, our clinic utilizes this prescription as an acne herbal medicine that imposes minimal burden even when used in conjunction with other treatments such as laser, extraction, and calming care.

03. Dosage Information

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• Initial Observation Period: 10 days
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• Changes in redness
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• Decrease in the frequency of painful acne breakouts
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• These two items are carefully monitored.
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• General Recommended Period: 4 weeks
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• Changes in acne breakout cycles
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• Whether acne recurring in the same area has subsided
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• Improvement in skin recovery speed after extraction or laser treatments
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After one month of use, it is formulated to be safe for continuous consumption as a preventative measure.

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• Directions: Take 2-3 times a day. Regular consumption is recommended, irrespective of meals.
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• Concomitant Treatments: Designed for use with various acne treatments, including extraction, Secret RF, Elysion, and Agnes.
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04. May be beneficial in the following cases

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• Those whose acne subsides with antibiotics but tends to recur upon discontinuation
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• Those who, despite not having excessive sebum, easily experience redness or inflammation from minor blockages
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• Skin that stays red for a long time even with minor irritation
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• “Those who consider their skin sensitive”
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• Considering treatment but unwilling to take medications that burden the body
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• Due to pregnancy planning or health management those who prioritize the safety of long-term medication
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