Reasons Why Kkeut Clinic's Anti-inflammatory Acupoint Injection is Different

1. This is a treatment that calms inflammation without using steroids.

Kkeut Clinic's anti-inflammatory acupoint injection fundamentally differs in approach from typical triamcinolone (TA) corticosteroid injections.

While steroids can help reduce inflammation quickly, there is a possibility of various side effects such as skin atrophy, hyperpigmentation, telangiectasia, and worsening of inflammation after the procedure,

limiting repeated applications and potentially making them unsuitable for long-term skin management.

Our clinic exclusively uses acupoint injection solutions aseptically refined from anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients such as Coptis, Gardenia, Scutellaria, and Phellodendron.

This acupoint injection calms inflammation by stimulating the skin's natural regenerative power rather than artificially suppressing it.

As it contains no steroid components, there is minimal burden on the skin barrier or tissues after the procedure.

2. Suitable for managing not only acute but also chronic inflammation.

Kkeut Clinic's anti-inflammatory acupoint injection can be directly administered to acute inflammatory areas such as red, hot acne, papules, and pimples, providing rapid soothing effects.

Clinically, redness, pain, and swelling often subside within 1-3 days after the procedure.

However, this treatment is not limited to acute phases like conventional anti-inflammatory injections.

It can be applied relatively safely and consistently to areas where inflammation repeatedly occurs, such as the chin, cheekbones, forehead, and around the mouth.

It can help manage inflammation long-term without concerns about cumulative steroid side effects.

In clinical studies combining it with Hwangnyeonhaedok-tang acupoint injection,

results showed a significant improvement in acne inflammation grade (KAGS standard) after 10 weeks of once-weekly treatment (average 3.59 → 1.95, p<0.001).

Thus, the ability to manage not only acute but also chronic and recurring inflammation is a key differentiator of this treatment.

3. A treatment method that allows for repeated treatments without concerns about steroid-related side effects.

Repeated steroid injections in the same area increase the likelihood of side effects such as skin atrophy, depression, and vascular dilation.

Consequently, even if inflammation persists in the same area, continuing treatments can be burdensome.

However, Kkeut Clinic's anti-inflammatory acupoint injection works by modulating immune responses rather than suppressing them, allowing for repeated use in areas where inflammation recurs.

This method can be particularly suitable for individuals with thin or sensitive skin, or those who frequently undergo laser procedures.

4. Reasons for the high density of treatment — our approach is different.

Kkeut Clinic operates by limiting the number of patients seen per day.

This is approximately one-third of a typical clinic's appointment structure, aimed at ensuring a relaxed treatment environment.

This allows us to go beyond merely providing comfortable consultations, serving as a crucial foundation for accurately understanding a patient's condition and delivering responsive, patient-centered treatments.

During anti-inflammatory acupoint injection procedures, we closely observe the patient's real-time skin reactions.

We may adjust the dosage of the acupoint injection in areas where inflammation recurs,

and in boundary areas showing signs of inflammation spreading, we might inject it broadly and dispersed, as if creating a defensive line.

This signifies not merely a 'mechanical procedure' of injecting the acupoint solution, but an 'adjustable treatment' tailored to each patient's individual condition.

In other words, it goes beyond simply injecting the acupoint solution into the inflamed area;

based on clinical experience, such as “this area might develop inflammation again later,” we can devise a treatment plan that considers the possibility of recurrence.

Therefore, Kkeut Clinic's anti-inflammatory acupoint injection can be described as a treatment that embodies both density and precision of care.

Recommended Candidates for Anti-inflammatory Acupoint Injection

1. Those who frequently experience inflammatory acne accompanied by redness and heat.

We especially recommend it for patients who frequently experience recurring inflammation in specific areas such as the chin, around the mouth, and cheekbones.

If heat or pain repeatedly occurs before a breakout, early treatment can also provide a preventive effect.

2. Those with skin concerned about side effects from steroid anti-inflammatory injections.

If you have thin or sensitive skin and are concerned about depressed scars,

or have experienced skin atrophy or hyperpigmentation after previous steroid injections, this can be a relatively low-burden alternative.

3. This may be suitable for those who find the use of oral medications, such as antibiotics or sebum suppressants, burdensome due to frequent skin inflammation.

This procedure is performed solely through treatment, without the need for oral medication.

It can be considered if you desire localized anti-inflammatory care that acts directly on the inflamed area.

4. Those concerned about post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) remaining due to recurrent inflammation

If you have a skin type that easily develops post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) after inflammation subsides,

calming it with pharmacopuncture in the early stages of inflammation can help reduce the likelihood of pigmentation.

5. Those who desire long-term skin management that goes beyond temporary inflammation relief and aims to reduce recurrence

While anti-inflammatory pharmacopuncture helps calm inflammation in the short term,

it is more promising for regulating skin immune responses, preventing inflammation recurrence, and stabilizing skin rhythm.

Effects of Anti-inflammatory Pharmacopuncture

1. Alleviation of redness and swelling through inhibition of inflammatory cytokines

Active ingredients such as berberine, baicalin, palmatine, and crocin, extracted from herbal medicines like Coptis chinensis, Scutellaria baicalensis, Phellodendron amurense, and Gardenia jasminoides,

can help reduce the production of inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8, which trigger inflammatory responses.

Through these actions, discomforts such as heat sensation, redness, swelling, and pain in the inflamed area can be alleviated within 1-3 days.

2. Reduction of tissue damage and scar formation risk through oxidative stress regulation

Baicalin derived from Scutellaria baicalensis and crocin obtainable from Gardenia jasminoides contribute to scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS),

and can help protect skin cells from oxidative damage.

These actions can influence the reduction of post-acne hyperpigmentation or atrophic scar risk.

Furthermore, they can positively affect the recovery process of the dermal layer.

3. Stabilization of recurrent inflammation through immune response modulation

While steroid components have a mechanism that directly suppresses immune responses,

the components of pharmacopuncture can delicately modulate immune responses to alleviate excessive skin reactions.

This modulation can be particularly helpful in cases where inflammation frequently recurs in the same area,

and can be considered a therapeutic approach that contributes to gradually stabilizing inflammation recurrence patterns.

4. Assistance in alleviating acne bacteria (P. acnes) and folliculitis through antibacterial and antifungal actions

Berberine extracted from Coptis chinensis and palmatine from Phellodendron amurense are known for their antibacterial properties,

and there are research findings on their inhibitory effects against major acne-causing bacteria and strains that cause folliculitis.

This can also positively affect inflammatory acne or skin problems suspected of secondary infection due to external irritation.

5. Stabilization of sensitized skin through aid in skin barrier recovery

Anti-inflammatory pharmacopuncture contributes to alleviating dermal structural damage by regulating the activity of MMP (Matrix Metalloproteinase) in skin cells,

and can also assist in the recovery process of the skin barrier damaged by inflammation.

It can also be applied to calm inflammation that occurs when the skin is sensitized, such as after laser treatments or peeling procedures.

Treatment Advantages

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• 01. Effective calming of inflammatory acne areas where extraction is difficult
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• 02. Expect skin improvement without concerns about side effects known with conventional anti-inflammatory injections (triamcinolone), such as skin atrophy, indentation, or hyperpigmentation.
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• 03. Management that can reduce the inflammatory burden as it does not contain steroid components
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• 04. Inflammation management is performed using natural herbal medicine-derived ingredients, minimizing skin irritation.
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Treatment Process

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• STEP 01. Check the number of inflamed areas on the treatment site
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• STEP 02. Disinfect the treatment site
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• Third. Personalized treatment based on individual conditions.
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