Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic Acne Herbal Medicine

Acne Herbal Medicine Considering Health from a Different Perspective than Isotretinoin and Minocycline

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

1) Designed to minimize burden on the body.

Generally, for severe acne, dermatologists may consider

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• prescribing antibiotics (e.g., Minocycline, Doxycycline) or
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• recommend taking sebum regulators (Isotretinoin class).
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These medications can certainly be expected to have effects. However, they do not act solely on the skin but affect the entire body, with reported side effects such as dryness, gastrointestinal disorders, changes in liver enzyme levels, and imbalances in gut bacteria.

In particular, Isotretinoin-class drugs (Isotretinoin) have reported cases of serious side effects, including risk of birth defects, joint pain due to reduced joint fluid, and worsening depression. Therefore, for mild to moderate acne, cautious use is recommended, and it is crucial to take them with regular monitoring by medical professionals.

In contrast, the acne herbal medicine based on Sipmipaidoksan used at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic is primarily based on a prescription that, according to Korean traditional medicine and Japanese clinical experience, has rarely reported unusual side effects even with long-term use.

At the same time, it also considers the effectiveness in improving acne.

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• This herbal medicine does not eliminate beneficial bacteria in the body like antibiotics,
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• nor is it a medication that excessively suppresses sebum like Isotretinoin.
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• It is prescribed with consideration not to put a significant burden on liver function.
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Many people often inquire about the burden on liver function when taking herbal medicine. In fact, the risk of liver toxicity has been reported to be higher with Isotretinoin and some antibiotics. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's prescription adopts an approach that prioritizes safety.

2) Reasonable Price Accessibility

Many people have the perception that herbal medicine is an expensive treatment.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine is formulated by focusing on the primary goal of acne improvement. Therefore, it does not include unnecessary or excessively expensive medicinal ingredients.

Therefore,

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• Even on a monthly basis, it is available at a relatively affordable price point, making it easy to start,
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• and if needed, it is flexibly structured to allow for trial consumption in 10-day increments.
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This is a pricing policy that lowers the barrier to starting treatment, helping patients access it more easily.

3) Versatility for Various Acne Patterns

The main mechanism of action of this herbal medicine focuses on regulating the inflammatory environment to alleviate symptoms.

Generally, acne is caused by

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3. excessive secretion of sebum (oil),
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7. increased activity of acne bacteria (C. acnes),
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11. and inflammatory reactions.
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These factors interact complexly. However, focusing solely on sebum control often makes it difficult to completely resolve the problem.

Among these, Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine can be strong in controlling acne bacteria and managing inflammatory reactions.

Therefore,

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• For acne with excessive sebum secretion, it can help regulate the process where excessive sebum leads to inflammation.
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• For recurrent acne even without excessive sebum, it is expected to alleviate inflammatory reactions in individuals who tend to "quickly become red even with minor blockages."
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• For skin sensitive to external stimuli, it can help calm redness and heat remaining after inflammation.
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It is noteworthy that this herbal medicine does not eliminate beneficial bacteria like antibiotics, nor does it excessively suppress sebum like sebum regulators.

This aims for a direction that improves acne while maintaining the healthy balance of the skin and body.

4) Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Unique Prescription Based on Sipmipaidoksan

The basic foundation of this prescription is Sipmipaidoksan (十味敗毒散), which has been utilized in Korean traditional medicine for a long time. This prescription has primarily been used for inflammatory skin conditions, folliculitis, recurrent breakouts, and acne.

It is one of the herbal medicine prescriptions for acne that is actively being researched.

At our clinic, in addition to this prescription,

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• Herbal medicines that can help to more rapidly alleviate inflammatory reactions
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• Herbal medicines that can contribute to rapidly calming redness (erythema)
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• Herbal medicines that help the skin's natural recovery process
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by adding small amounts of, we have adjusted it into a specialized form for acne management.

Therefore, unlike a typical Shibmipaidoksan solo prescription, you can understand it as a 'prescription with adjusted ingredients specifically for acne treatment'.

5) Convenient squeeze-and-eat stick-type herbal medicine

Many people found traditional decoction inconvenient to take due to the need for direct boiling, difficulty in storage, and its unique strong aroma.

Our clinic's acne herbal medicine is

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• A convenient stick form that can be squeezed out and consumed immediately
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• Can be taken without additional water
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• The bitter taste has been adjusted so that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can consume it relatively comfortably, much like typical red ginseng sticks
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making it easy for those who usually find it difficult to take herbal medicine to consume.

This form was designed for those who understand the benefits of herbal medicine but find it difficult to take consistently.

02. Significance of the Shibmipaidoksan Prescription

Shibmipaidoksan, also known as 'Jūmibaidokutō' in Japan, is known as a prescription that can be utilized for cases of recurrent acneic skin troubles.

According to various studies and reports,

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• it can help reduce inflammatory signals (such as skin redness or swelling) caused by acne bacteria, and
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• it can contribute to lowering the rate at which skin tissue progresses to an inflammatory state.
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• It has expected effects in alleviating secondary exacerbations (such as hyperpigmentation, redness, etc.) that may arise due to repeated inflammatory reactions.
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These contents have been confirmed.

The core of this medicine is that it is not a 'medicine that unconditionally suppresses sebum secretion'.

As sebum is one of the physiological functions necessary for our body, an approach that 'regulates inflammation' rather than simply drying out sebum is more stable and can be advantageous for maintaining long-term skin balance.

Considering these characteristics, our clinic has adopted it as an acne herbal medicine that imposes less burden when combined with laser procedures, extractions, and soothing care.

03. Herbal Medicine Usage Guide

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• Initial Observation Period : 10 days
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• Whether skin redness is alleviated
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• Whether the frequency of painful acne outbreaks decreases
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• We primarily observe these two changes.
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• Recommended Usage Period : 4 weeks
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• Whether the acne cycle lengthens
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• Whether acne lesions that recurred in the same area stabilize
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• Whether skin recovery speed after extraction or laser treatment increases
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After one month, it is also suitably designed for continuous consumption as a maintenance measure.

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• How to Take : 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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• Compatible Procedures : Designed to be combined with various procedures such as extractions, Secret, Elixis, Agnes, etc.
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04. Consider in These Cases

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• Those whose condition calms down with antibiotics, but tends to recur when discontinued
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• Those who, despite not having excessive sebum secretion, experience immediate redness and inflammation even with slight pore blockage
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• Skin that remains red for a long time after external stimulation
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• Those who feel “their skin is sensitive”
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• Those who desire treatment but are reluctant to take medication that may burden their body
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• Due to pregnancy planning or health concerns, those who prioritize safety when taking medication long-term
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