Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic Acne Herbal Medicine

– A Traditional Korean Medicine prescription that can help manage acne while reducing the body's burden –

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

1) Minimizes burden on the body.

Typically, when acne symptoms worsen, dermatological treatments may involve

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• antibiotics (e.g., Minocycline, Doxycycline) or
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• sebum regulators (Isotretinoin derivatives).
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While these medications can be effective in improving acne, they can affect the entire body, not just the skin. There are reports of potential side effects such as dryness, gastrointestinal discomfort, changes in liver enzyme levels, and alterations in gut bacterial balance.

In particular, Isotretinoin (Isotretinoin) class drugs are medications with various reported side effects such as an increased risk of birth defects, joint pain due to reduced synovial fluid, and worsening depression. Therefore, cautious use is recommended for moderate or milder acne, and regular monitoring by a medical professional is essential.

On the other hand, the Shihmi Paedok-san-based acne herbal medicine used at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic is based on a prescription that has been used in Traditional Korean Medicine and Japanese clinical practice with virtually no special adverse reactions reported even with long-term use.

Of course, it is formulated to help improve acne.

In other words,

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• it does not broadly eliminate beneficial bacteria like antibiotics,
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• it does not excessively dry out sebum like Isotretinoin-class drugs,
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• and it is designed not to place an excessive burden on liver function.
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Many express concerns about liver function when taking herbal medicine, but in reality, the risk of liver toxicity is often reported to be higher with Isotretinoin or certain antibiotics. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's prescription is considered to have a relatively high safety profile.

2) Ensuring Accessibility with Reasonable Pricing

We often receive the question, “Isn't herbal medicine expensive?”

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine focuses on one goal: acne management, and thus, the prescription is kept simple, meaning unnecessarily expensive medicinal ingredients are not used.

Accordingly,

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• it is within a range where you can start without financial burden even for a month's use,
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• and it is structured so that you can try it for 10-day periods as needed.
• It is systematized.
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We aim for a pricing policy that allows for comfortable selection without hesitation.

3) Applicable to Various Acne Types

The core mechanism of this prescription is to “reduce the potential for inflammation.”

Acne typically results from

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7. proliferation of acne bacteria (C. acnes),
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These three factors often acting in combination. In this process, attempts to resolve only one or two factors often fail.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine can particularly contribute to controlling acne bacteria and regulating inflammatory reactions among these factors.

Therefore,

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• For acne caused by excessive sebum → it can help reduce the rate at which sebum develops into inflammation.
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• For recurring acne with less sebum → it can help lower the inflammation conversion rate, which causes easy redness even with minor irritation.
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• For sensitive skin prone to irritation → it can help alleviate residual redness or heat sensation after inflammation.
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The important point here is that this medicine does not eliminate all beneficial bacteria in the body like antibiotics, nor does it excessively suppress sebum like sebum regulators.

In other words, it pursues a direction of “managing acne while maintaining skin and body health.”

4) Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Customized Combination based on Shihmi Paedok-san

The basic prescription is Shihmi Paedok-san (十味敗毒散), which has been utilized in Traditional Korean Medicine for a long time. This prescription is primarily used for symptoms such as inflammatory skin diseases, folliculitis, recurring breakouts, and acne.

Sibmi-paedoksan is one of the herbal medicine prescriptions for acne frequently discussed in papers and research.

At our clinic, in addition to the existing Sibmi-paedoksan prescription,

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• herbs that help reduce inflammation
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• herbs that contribute to calming redness (erythema)
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• herbs that aid skin regeneration
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we have adjusted it by adding small amounts of these, focusing on acne management.

Therefore, unlike a general Sibmi-paedoksan single prescription, you can understand this as a special prescription with adjusted ingredients specifically for acne management.

5) Convenient squeeze-pack stick herbal medicine

Traditional herbal decoctions can be difficult to take consistently due to the hassle of preparation and storage, as well as their strong aroma.

To alleviate these inconveniences, our clinic's acne herbal medicine is designed to be,

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• made in a stick form that can be squeezed out and taken immediately.
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• It can be consumed without additional water.
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• The bitterness has been reduced, and the taste adjusted to be similar to popular red ginseng sticks, enjoyed by all ages.
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Therefore, even those who have found it difficult to take herbal medicine can consume it comfortably.

This formulation is recommended for those who acknowledge the efficacy of traditional decoctions but have hesitated due to the inconvenience of consumption.

02. Why ‘Sibmi-paedoksan’ was chosen

Sibmi-paedoksan is also known as ‘Jumibaidokuto’ in Japan and is one of the prescriptions primarily used for recurring inflammatory skin troubles such as acne.

According to relevant research and reports,

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• it can help regulate inflammatory reactions caused by acne bacteria (skin redness and swelling),
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• reduce the rate at which skin progresses to an inflamed state, and
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• there is an expected effect in alleviating secondary exacerbations such as hyperpigmentation or redness due to recurring inflammation.
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has been confirmed.

It is important to note that this prescription is not a medicine designed to unconditionally reduce sebum.

As sebum has necessary functions in our body, rather than indiscriminately suppressing sebum secretion, regulating inflammation is a more stable approach and can be beneficial for long-term skin health.

Based on this perspective, our clinic has selected an herbal prescription that is less burdensome when used in conjunction with other acne treatments such as laser, extraction, and calming care.

03. Dosing Information

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• Initial Observation Period : 10 days
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• Relief of skin redness
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• Change in frequency of painful acne breakouts
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• These two indicators will be primarily monitored.
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• Recommended Dosing Period : 4 weeks
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• Change in the cycle of new acne breakouts
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• Resolution of recurring acne in the same area
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• Change in recovery speed after extraction or laser treatment
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For continuous intake of 1 month or more, ongoing consumption can be considered for acne prevention and management.

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• How to take : 2-3 times a day. It is recommended to take it regularly at a set time, regardless of before or after meals.
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• Concurrent Treatments : It has been designed to be used with various acne treatments such as extraction, Secret, Elysion, Agnes, and others.
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04. Consider if you experience the following:

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• Individuals whose acne calms down when taking antibiotics but tends to recur upon discontinuation.
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• Individuals whose skin easily reddens and inflames from even minor blockages, despite not having excessive sebum secretion.
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• Skin where redness after external irritation does not easily subside and persists for a long time
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• Those who consider their skin to react sensitively
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• Those who are considering a procedure but want to avoid taking medications that could burden their entire body
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• Those who are preparing for pregnancy or have health issues and prioritize safety when considering long-term medication use
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