Acne Herbal Medicine Proposed by Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic

Acne Management Herbal Medicine that Considers Overall Body Health

01. What Makes Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Acne Herbal Medicine Special?

1) It is less burdensome on the body.

When acne symptoms worsen, dermatologists typically

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• prescribe antibiotics (e.g., Minocin, Doxycycline) or
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• recommend sebum regulators (isotretinoin-based).
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While these treatment methods can help improve acne, these medications can affect the entire body beyond the skin, and potential issues such as dry skin, gastrointestinal discomfort, changes in liver enzyme levels, and gut microbiota imbalance are known.

In particular, isotretinoin (Isotretinoin) class drugs have reported serious side effects such as the risk of birth defects, joint pain due to decreased joint fluid, and worsening depression. Therefore, for mild to moderate acne, a cautious approach to consumption is advised, and regular medical observation is essential during use.

In contrast, Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine based on Sipmipae-dok-san utilizes a prescription that, in Korean traditional medicine and Japanese clinical studies, has rarely reported specific adverse reactions even with long-term use.

At the same time, the expected effects on acne improvement are also considered.

The key points are as follows.

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• It is not an antibiotic method that broadly eliminates even beneficial bacteria,
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• nor is it a method like isotretinoin-based drugs that excessively suppress sebum.
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• It was considered in a way that minimizes the burden on liver function.
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Many people ask, "Won't herbal medicine also burden the liver?" However, in actual clinical practice, the risk of liver toxicity tends to be relatively higher with isotretinoin or certain antibiotic-class drugs. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's prescription focused on ensuring safety compared to these drugs.

2) Reasonable Cost Accessibility

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

The acne herbal medicine used at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic is formulated solely with a focus on acne management. Therefore, it does not include unnecessarily expensive ingredients, reducing the cost burden.

For these reasons,

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• on a monthly basis, it is priced at an amount that allows you to try it with less financial burden.
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• If needed, it is designed so that consumption can also be considered in 10-day units.
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Through this, you can understand that it is an affordable price range that allows you to start conveniently with less financial burden.

3) Applicable Approach to Various Acne Types

This herbal medicine focuses on regulating the fundamental environment of inflammation.

The process by which acne develops generally involves

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7. Proliferation of acne bacteria (Cutibacterium acnes)
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11. And inflammatory reactions
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These various stages occur through complex interactions, and in many cases, focusing solely on sebum control (the first stage) can make it difficult to achieve satisfactory results.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine provides an approach that is particularly effective in controlling acne bacteria (second stage) and inflammatory reactions (third stage) during this process.

Based on this,

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• For acne with high sebum secretion, there is an expected effect of alleviating the progression of sebum into inflammatory lesions.
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• For recurrent acne despite low sebum, it can help lower the rate of inflammatory reaction conversion by controlling the tendency for easy redness and inflammation even with small stimuli.
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• For sensitive skin, it can be expected to help alleviate persistent redness and heat remaining after inflammation.
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The key to this herbal medicine is that it is not an antibiotic method that eliminates all bacteria, including beneficial ones, and it does not excessively suppress sebum like sebum regulators.

Consequently, it aims to manage acne while maintaining the balance of skin and overall body health.

4) Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Unique Prescription Based on Sipmipae-dok-san

The main basis of the prescription is Sipmipae-dok-san (十味敗毒散), which has been used in Korean traditional medicine for a long time. This prescription has primarily been applied to inflammatory skin diseases, folliculitis, recurrent breakouts, and acne management.

Among herbal remedies for acne management, many are well-known for their efficacy through papers and research.

Our clinic goes a step further from these basic prescriptions,

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• Herbal medicines that can help alleviate inflammatory reactions
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• Herbal medicines that can contribute to calming skin redness (erythema)
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• Herbal medicines that aid skin regeneration and recovery processes
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by adding or subtracting small amounts of these, we adjust and use them to be even more suitable for acne management.

This differentiates it from a simple Sipmipaidoksan prescription, making it a prescription adjusted with ingredients tailored to acne skin concerns.

5) Easy-to-take stick-type herbal medicine

Traditional decoctions often need to be brewed manually, are difficult to store, and their strong unique scent can make consistent consumption challenging.

To improve these inconveniences, our clinic's acne herbal medicine is

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• produced in stick pouch form so you can squeeze and consume it directly
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• can be conveniently taken anytime without water, and
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• the taste has been adjusted to reduce the bitterness of traditional herbal medicine, making it comfortable for all ages, like a regular red ginseng stick.
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Thanks to this, even those who found it difficult to take herbal medicine can consume it relatively easily.

This form was designed for those who feel, 'I understand the benefits of decoction, but it's not easy to take consistently.'

02. Why we use 'Sipmipaidoksan'

Sipmipaidoksan, also known as 'Jumi Haedok-tang' in Japan, is one of the prescriptions that can be considered for recurring acne-prone skin troubles.

Looking at related research and reports,

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• it regulates inflammatory signals (skin redness and swelling) caused by acne-inducing bacteria,
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• helps alleviate the skin's tendency to develop inflammatory reactions, and
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• there are reports that it can contribute to reducing secondary problems (such as hyperpigmentation, persistent redness, etc.) that may arise from recurrent inflammation.
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are being reported.

It's important to note that this herbal medicine does not simply suppress sebum secretion.

Sebum is one of the necessary functions of our body, so rather than indiscriminately reducing it excessively, approaching it by regulating inflammation may be more reasonable for maintaining skin health.

Based on this principle, our clinic utilizes this acne herbal medicine to create synergy even when combined with other treatments such as laser, extraction, and calming care.

03. Dosage Instructions

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• Initial Observation 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 these two changes.
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• General Recommended Period : 4 weeks
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• Whether the acne breakout cycle lengthens
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• Whether acne that repeatedly appeared in the same area calms down
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• Whether skin recovery speed improves after extraction or laser treatment
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After one month of consumption, it is manufactured to be perfectly safe even for continuous intake as a preventive measure.

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• How to take : Consume 2-3 times a day. It is recommended to take it regularly at a fixed time, regardless of before or after meals.
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• Compatible treatments : It has been considered for use in conjunction with various dermatological procedures such as extraction, Secret, Elisys, and Agnes.
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04. Consider in the following cases:

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• Individuals whose acne improves when taking antibiotics, but tends to recur when medication is stopped
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• Individuals who, despite not having excessive sebum secretion, easily experience redness or inflammation even with minor blockages
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• Those with skin that experiences prolonged redness in response to external stimuli
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• Those who consider their skin sensitive
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• Those who are considering a procedure, but want to avoid taking medications that could burden the body
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• Those who are preparing for pregnancy or, due to general health concerns, prioritize the safety of long-term treatment
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