Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Acne Herbal Medicine

An acne management method that can be considered as an alternative to Isotretinoin and Minocycline, reducing the burden on the body

01. Differentiating Factors of Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Acne Herbal Medicine

1) Reduces physical burden.

When acne symptoms are severe, general dermatology clinics

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• consider using antibiotics (e.g., Minocycline, Doxycycline) or
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• recommend sebum regulators (Isotretinoin-based drugs).
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These drug treatments can help improve acne. However, these medications affect not only the skin but the entire body, leading to various reported issues such as dryness, digestive discomfort, changes in liver function levels, and intestinal flora imbalance.

In particular, Isotretinoin (Isotretinoin) class drugs are known for significant side effects such as risk of fetal malformation, joint pain due to reduced synovial fluid, and worsening of depression symptoms. Therefore, we generally do not recommend taking them for patients with moderate or milder acne, and regular medical observation by a healthcare professional is essential during treatment.

In contrast, Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Sipmi-paedoksan-based acne herbal medicine is based on a prescription that has been rarely reported to have special adverse reactions even with long-term use in both Korean medicine and Japanese clinical settings.

Of course, it can also help improve acne.

In other words,

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• This herbal medicine does not eliminate all bacteria, including beneficial ones, like antibiotics,
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• nor is it a drug that excessively suppresses sebum secretion like Isotretinoin.
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• It has been considered with a focus on minimizing the burden on liver function.
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People often ask, "Doesn't herbal medicine burden the liver?" However, the actual documented risk of hepatotoxicity is reported to be higher when taking Isotretinoin and certain antibiotics. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's prescription is considered to have relatively greater safety compared to these medications.

2) Reasonable Cost Accessibility

We often hear concerns like, "Isn't herbal medicine expensive?"

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine is formulated by focusing on the single goal of acne improvement and does not include unnecessarily expensive ingredients.

Therefore,

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• Even on a monthly basis, it's an affordable price range to try,
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• and is designed so that it can be considered for 10-day increments if needed.
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Therefore, you can understand that it is a relatively accessible and affordable cost to try.

3) Applicable to Various Acne Types

This herbal prescription primarily focuses on regulating the inflammatory environment itself.

Acne generally occurs due to

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7. proliferation of acne bacteria (C. acnes),
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11. and inflammatory reactions
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as complex factors. In many cases, focusing solely on sebum control does not yield desired results.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's acne herbal medicine can be particularly useful for controlling acne bacteria and managing inflammatory reactions.

Therefore,

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• For acne with active sebum secretion, it can help reduce the likelihood of sebum progressing to inflammation.
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• For recurrent acne even without excessive sebum, it can contribute to regulating the inflammatory response conversion rate in individuals whose acne easily worsens into inflammation even with minor irritation.
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• For sensitive skin prone to irritation, improvement in post-inflammatory redness or heat sensation can be expected.
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This prescription is characterized by not eliminating all bacteria, including beneficial ones, like antibiotics, and not excessively suppressing sebum secretion like sebum regulators.

This can be described as an approach focused on improving acne symptoms while maintaining the balance of the skin and body.

4) Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Customized Prescription Based on Sipmi-paedoksan

The basic prescription is Sipmi-paedoksan (十味敗毒散), which has been utilized in Korean medicine for a long time. This prescription has traditionally been applied to inflammatory skin conditions, folliculitis, recurrent skin troubles, and acne management.

The efficacy of this herbal medicine prescription has been consistently reported through various studies and papers.

Based on this basic prescription, our medical institution

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• Herbal medicines that soothe inflammatory reactions
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• Herbal medicines that contribute to improving redness (erythema)
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• Herbal medicines that aid the skin's natural recovery process
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prepares a prescription focused on acne management by adding or subtracting small amounts of these ingredients.

You can understand it as a “custom-adjusted prescription for acne management” that is distinct from a general Si-Mi-Pae-Dok-San single prescription.

5) Convenient Stick-Type Herbal Medicine

General decoctions can be inconvenient to prepare and store, and their strong, characteristic scent sometimes makes them difficult to take.

Our institution's acne herbal medicine

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• is made in a stick form, allowing for convenient squeezing and consumption,
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• and has been prepared so it can be taken without water.
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• The taste has been adjusted to not be excessively bitter, making it easy to consume like a regular red ginseng stick.
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Thus, it is provided in a form that even those who found it difficult to take herbal medicine can consume easily.

This is a method we can recommend to those who think, "I know the benefits of decoction, but it's hard to take consistently."

02. Utilization of 'Si-Mi-Pae-Dok-San'

Si-Mi-Pae-Dok-San, also known as 'Jumihaedok-tang' in Japan, is one of the prescriptions frequently applied for acne-prone skin concerns.

According to several research findings,

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• it can help alleviate inflammatory reaction signals (skin redness or swelling) caused by acne bacteria,
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• and is reported to lower the likelihood of the skin progressing to an inflammatory state.
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• It can reduce the burden of secondary problems such as hyperpigmentation or red marks caused by recurring inflammation.
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These aspects have been observed.

The point I want to emphasize here is that this herbal medicine is not a “medicine that unconditionally suppresses sebum secretion.”

Sebum is a necessary component for skin function, so an approach that “regulates inflammation” rather than simply drying out sebum may be more beneficial for long-term skin health.

Considering these points, our medical institution provides acne herbal medicine that has minimal burden when used in conjunction with laser, extraction, and soothing treatments.

03. Dosing Instructions

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• Initial Observation Period : 10 days
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• Whether red marks are alleviated
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• Whether the frequency of painful acne breakouts decreases
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• These two points are primarily observed.
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• Recommended Dosing Period : 4 weeks
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• Whether the acne breakout cycle lengthens
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• Whether acne that repeatedly appeared in specific areas calms down
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• And whether it helps skin recovery after extraction or laser procedures.
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After about a month of use, continued use as a preventive measure can also be considered.

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• How to take : It is recommended to take 2-3 times a day, and it is best to take it at regular times, regardless of before or after meals.
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• Concurrent Procedures : It has been planned to be used in conjunction with various procedures such as extraction, Secret, Elysion, and Agnes.
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04. Consider in these cases

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• Individuals whose acne improves with antibiotic use but tends to recur upon discontinuation
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• Individuals whose pores become red and inflamed relatively easily with even slight blockage, despite not having excessive sebum.
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• Those whose skin redness does not easily disappear and persists for a long time, even with minor irritation.
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• Those who consider their skin to be easily sensitive.
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• Those who desire improvement through treatment but want to avoid taking medication that could be burdensome to the body.
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• Those who are preparing for pregnancy or, due to personal health issues, are more carefully considering the safety of medications taken long-term.
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