[Inflammation Relief & Redness Improvement] Acne Herbal Medicine

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic Acne Herbal Medicine

Acne Management: An Herbal Medicine Approach Considering Body Burden

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

1) Reduced burden on the body.

When acne symptoms worsen, dermatologists often

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• antibiotics(e.g., Minocycline, Doxycycline, etc.) consider prescribing, or
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• sebum regulators(isotretinoin-based) may recommend taking.
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These treatments can help improve acne. However, these medications can affect not only the skin but also the entire body, and various side effects such as dryness, digestive discomfort, fluctuations in liver enzyme levels, and gut flora imbalance are known.

In particular, isotretinoin-based drugs (e.g., Isotretinoin) have been reported to have serious side effects such as the risk of birth defects, joint pain due to decreased joint fluid, and worsening depression. Therefore, their use is generally not recommended for moderate or milder acne, and regular monitoring by medical staff is essential if taken.

In contrast, Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine primarily utilizes Shipmipaidoksan. This prescription is known to be stable, with rare reports of specific adverse reactions even after long-term use in the Korean medicine community and Japanese clinical settings.

This approach is designed to help alleviate acne symptoms.

That is,

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• It does not broadly eliminate even beneficial bacteria like antibiotics.
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• It does not excessively suppress sebum like isotretinoin-based drugs.
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• It is designed to minimize the burden on liver function.
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There are many questions regarding the liver burden of herbal medicine. Isotretinoin-based drugs and certain antibiotics have reported risks of liver toxicity. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's prescriptions are formulated to reduce liver burden, taking these points into consideration.

2) Accessibility with reasonable cost

Many people often express concerns about the cost of taking herbal medicine.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine focuses on the primary goal of acne management, simplifying its formulation. During this process, care was taken to avoid using unnecessarily expensive medicinal ingredients.

Therefore,

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• Even when based on one month's dosage, the cost burden is reduced, making it easier to try.
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• It is structured to allow trial consumption in 10-day units as needed.
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We aim for a cost policy that reduces financial burden, making it easier to start herbal medicine treatment.

3) Management for various acne patterns

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine focuses on regulating the inflammatory environment within the body.

The process of acne development generally involves

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3. Increased sebum production
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7. Acne bacteria (Cutibacterium acnes)
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11. Inflammatory response
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Acne occurs when these various stages interact in a complex manner. If management focuses solely on sebum issues, it may be difficult to see sufficient improvement.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine focuses on controlling acne bacteria and managing inflammatory responses during the acne development process.

Therefore,

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• Acne with excessive sebum secretion: Can contribute to reducing the likelihood of excessive sebum progressing to inflammation.
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• Acne with low sebum but recurring: Can help alleviate the tendency for even minor irritation to easily turn into inflammation.
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• Sensitive skin to irritation: By reducing the duration of redness and heat that appear after an inflammatory response, it can benefit skin soothing.
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This herbal medicine does not work by eliminating a wide range of bacteria, including beneficial ones, like antibiotics, nor does it aim to drastically suppress sebum secretion like sebum regulators.

In other words, it focuses on alleviating acne symptoms while helping to maintain the natural balance of the skin and body.

4) Shipmipaidoksan and Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Unique Prescription Formulation

The primary basis of this herbal medicine is Shipmipaidoksan (十味敗毒散), which has been utilized in Korean medicine for a long time. This prescription has traditionally been applied to various skin problems such as inflammatory skin conditions, folliculitis, chronic breakouts, and acne, among others.

This herbal medicine prescription has been reported to be effective through various papers and studies and is widely used in the field of acne management.

At our medical institution, in addition to this basic prescription,

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• Herbal medicines that help alleviate inflammatory reactions
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• Herbal medicines that can help reduce redness (erythema)
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• Herbal medicines that aid skin regeneration
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are added in small amounts to create a customized prescription focused on acne management.

Therefore, it differs from a typical Sipmi-paedoksan single prescription, and should be understood as a customized prescription adjusted for acne treatment.

5) Convenient stick-type herbal medicine for easy consumption

Many found traditional decoctions difficult to consume consistently due to the hassle of boiling, storage difficulties, and strong aroma.

Our medical institution's acne herbal medicine is

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• Squeeze-and-consume stick-type formulation
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• Can be consumed directly without water
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• The taste has been adjusted to reduce bitterness, making it as comfortable to consume as red ginseng sticks found on the market
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This was considered so that even those who found it difficult to take herbal medicine can consume it more easily and consistently.

This form was designed for those who recognize the efficacy of decoctions but hesitated due to the inconvenience of consumption.

02. Why 'Sipmi-paedoksan' was chosen

Sipmi-paedoksan is also known as 'Jūmi-haidokutō' in Japan and is one of the herbal medicine prescriptions used for acne-prone skin rashes.

Related studies and reports indicate that,

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• it can help regulate inflammatory signals caused by acne bacteria (reactions that make the skin red and swollen),
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• can positively influence reducing the tendency of skin to develop inflammatory reactions, and
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• there is content indicating that it can also help reduce secondary problems (such as hyperpigmentation and redness) that may arise due to repeated inflammation.
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has been confirmed.

The important point to note here is that Sipmi-paedoksan is not a medicine that absolutely reduces sebum secretion.

Sebum is an essential component for skin function, so rather than indiscriminately suppressing sebum secretion, we believe that regulating inflammation is more beneficial for long-term skin health.

Considering these characteristics, our medical institution chose Sipmi-paedoksan as an acne herbal medicine that is less burdensome to take in conjunction with laser, extraction, and soothing treatments.

03. Dosing Information

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• Initial progress check period : 10 days
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• Whether skin redness decreases
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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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• General recommended dosage period : 4 weeks
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• Whether the acne outbreak cycle lengthens
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• Whether recurring acne in specific areas improves
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• Whether skin recovery speed improves after extraction or laser procedures
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After 1 month of consumption, it was considered that continued consumption from a preventive perspective would not be overly burdensome.

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• Dosage instructions : Take 2-3 times a day, preferably at a consistent time, regardless of before or after meals.
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• Concurrent treatments : It has been considered that this can be taken in conjunction with treatments such as extraction, Secret, Elysiss, and Agnes.
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04. Consider in the following cases

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• Even if acne improves with antibiotic use, if there is a tendency for recurrence after discontinuing use
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• Despite not having a large amount of sebum, if inflammatory redness or pus formation occurs even with minor pore blockage
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• If your skin turns red even with minor irritation, and the redness doesn't subside easily
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• If you usually feel your skin is sensitive and hesitate when choosing various procedures
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• If you are considering a procedure but prefer to avoid medication that might burden your body as much as possible
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• If you have plans for pregnancy or are considering your overall health, and prioritize the safety of long-term medication use
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