Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Acne Herbal Medicine

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Acne Prescription, Taken with Health in Mind

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

1) It has a low burden of administration.

Generally, for severe acne symptoms, dermatology clinics often

recommend antibiotics(such as Minocin, Doxycycline) or

prescribe sebum regulators(isotretinoin-based drugs).

These treatments can certainly be expected to be effective. However, these drugs affect not only the skin but also the entire body, which can lead to problems such as dryness, gastrointestinal discomfort, changes in liver enzyme levels, and alterations in gut bacterial balance.

In particular, isotretinoin (Isotinon)-based drugs have been associated with a risk of birth defects, joint pain due to reduced joint fluid, and worsening of depression among other various side effects that have been reported. Therefore, for moderate or less severe acne, administration should be carefully considered, and if necessary, it must be taken under regular observation by a medical professional.

In contrast, the Si-mi-pae-dok-san-based herbal medicine for acne utilized at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic, is based on a prescription that has rarely reported notable side effects even after long-term administration (prolonged use) in Korean medicine and Japanese clinical practice.

Of course, it can also help improve acne.

In other words, this herbal medicine does not affect beneficial bacteria like antibiotics,

nor does it excessively suppress sebum secretion like Isotinon,

it is designed in a way that reduces the burden on liver function.

Many people ask, "Won't herbal medicine burden the liver?" However, the risk of hepatotoxicity has actually been reported to be higher with Isotinon and some antibiotics. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's prescription is designed to have a relatively wider safety margin compared to these drugs.

2) Reasonable Accessibility

Many people worry, "Won't herbal medicine be expensive?"

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine prescription is focused on the single goal of acne improvement. Therefore, by not using unnecessarily expensive ingredients, we have reduced the cost burden.

Thus, based on one month's dosage, it is offered at a price range that allows for trying it with less burden, and,

Also, it is designed so that, if needed, administration can be considered in 10-day increments.

It is designed.

This can be seen as a cost that allows for convenient access and initiation without major worries.

3) Versatility for various acne patterns

The main mechanism of action of this herbal medicine focuses on alleviating the inflammatory environment.

Acne primarily involves

excessive secretion of sebum (oil),

proliferation of acne bacteria (C. acnes),

inflammatory reactions,

and these factors often act in combination. It is common to face difficulties when trying to resolve only the sebum issue.

 Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine particularly focuses on controlling acne bacteria and inflammatory responses.

Therefore,

For acne with active sebum secretion, it can help reduce the rate at which sebum progresses to inflammation.

For acne with less sebum but recurring frequently, it can help control the tendency for inflammatory reactions to easily redden even with minor irritation.

For irritation-sensitive skin, it can help alleviate persistent redness or heat sensation after inflammation.

It's important to note that this herbal medicine does not suppress beneficial bacteria like antibiotics, nor does it almost completely stop sebum secretion like sebum regulators.

This is an approach that focuses on improving acne while maintaining the health of both the skin and body.

4) Kkeut Clinic's Custom Prescription based on Shipmi-Paedoksan

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

This herbal prescription is known as one of the types for which active research and studies related to acne are being conducted.

We go a step further from this basic prescription,

Herbal ingredients that help rapidly soothe inflammatory reactions

Herbal ingredients effective in alleviating reddened skin (erythema)

Herbal ingredients that support the skin's natural recovery process

etc., by blending them in small amounts to be more suitable for acne management.

This differs from a general single prescription of Shipmi-Paedoksan, and it's best understood as a prescription formulated specifically for acne management.

5) Convenient Stick-Type Herbal Medicine for Easy Consumption

Traditional decoctions can be inconvenient to prepare, difficult to store, and sometimes challenging to consume due to their unique aroma.

Considering these points, our acne herbal medicine comes in a stick pouch form, allowing you to squeeze and consume it directly,

and can be consumed without water.

The taste has been adjusted to be similar to commercially available red ginseng stick products, reducing the burden of the characteristic bitter taste of traditional herbal medicine. 

This form helps even those who found traditional herbal medicine difficult to consume to take it comfortably.

For those who are aware of the benefits of traditional decoctions but find consistent consumption challenging, this can be a viable alternative.

02. Background for Choosing 'Shipmi-Paedoksan'

Shipmi-Paedoksan is also known as 'Jumi-Baidoku-to' in Japan and is one of the herbal prescriptions applied to skin conditions with recurrent acneic rashes.

According to various studies and reports,

it can help regulate inflammatory signals caused by acne bacteria, such as skin redness or swelling,

it can help reduce the frequency of skin progression to an inflammatory state,

and that it can contribute to alleviating secondary issues (such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, persistent redness, etc.) that arise from recurrent inflammation

has been reported through research.

It's important to note that this prescription is not a medication that indiscriminately suppresses sebum secretion.

Sebum has essential functions for skin health, so managing acne by regulating inflammatory responses rather than simply reducing sebum excessively can be more beneficial for long-term skin balance.

Considering these characteristics, we are utilizing this prescription as an acne herbal medicine that is less burdensome even when combined with laser, extraction, and soothing treatments.

03. Usage Information

General Recommended Period: 4 weeks

How to Take: 2-3 times a day, it is recommended to take it at a consistent time, regardless of before or after meals.

Concurrent Treatments: It has been designed to be applicable with various treatments such as extraction, Potenza, Agnes, etc.

04. Consider utilizing this in the following cases

Those whose acne improves with antibiotic use, but reappears upon discontinuation

Those whose sebum secretion is not excessive, but whose pores easily become red or inflamed even with slight blockage

Those who experience persistent skin redness easily due to irritation

Those who typically feel their skin is sensitive

Those considering treatments but wishing to avoid medications with significant systemic burden

Those who require a cautious approach to long-term medication due to pregnancy plans or health reasons