Features of Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture

1. A procedure that calms inflammation without the use of steroids.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture differs in its mechanism of action from commonly used triamcinolone (TA) steroid injections.

While steroids temporarily suppress inflammation, side effects such as skin atrophy, hyperpigmentation, telangiectasia (spider veins), and worsening of symptoms after treatment discontinuation can occur,

making repeated use difficult and potentially limiting long-term skin management.

We use sterile-purified herbal acupuncture solutions containing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients such as Coptis chinensis (Hwangnyeon), Gardenia jasminoides (Chija), Scutellaria baicalensis (Hwanggeum), and Phellodendron amurense (Hwangbaek).

Rather than excessively suppressing the skin, we help calm inflammation by guiding it towards self-recovery.

Our solution contains no steroid components, and there is less burden on the skin barrier or tissues after the procedure.

2. Can be used for managing not only acute inflammation but also chronic inflammation.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture can be directly injected into areas of acute inflammatory response such as acne, papules, and breakouts characterized by redness and heat, expecting a soothing effect.

Clinically, a reduction in redness, pain, and swelling is usually observed within 1 to 3 days.

However, unlike typical anti-inflammatory injections, this treatment is not only effective during the acute phase.

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

By reducing concerns about cumulative side effects from steroids, it can be an option for long-term inflammation management.

In one study that combined Hwangnyeonhaedok-tang herbal acupuncture,

acne inflammatory grade (KAGS criteria) was reported to have significantly improved after 10 weeks of once-weekly treatment (decreased from an average of 3.59 to 1.95, statistical significance p<0.001).

Thus, the ability to manage both acute symptoms and recurring chronic inflammation together is a key feature of this procedure.

3. Repeat treatments are possible without the burden of steroid treatment side effects.

Repeated steroid injections in the same area can increase the likelihood of side effects such as skin atrophy, depressions, and blood vessel dilation.

Therefore, if inflammation repeatedly recurs in the same area, continuous injection treatments may be challenging.

However, Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture works by modulating rather than suppressing the immune response, allowing for multiple treatments even in recurring areas.

This treatment method is particularly suitable for individuals with thin or sensitive skin, or those who frequently undergo laser treatments.

4. Precise treatment tailored to individual skin conditions is possible.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic limits the number of patients seen per day.

This is to create a relaxed clinical environment, providing a foundation for focusing on each individual patient.

Beyond merely comfortable treatment, it is an important system for observing the patient's real-time reactions and conducting precise procedures.

Even during anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture, the patient's skin reactions are carefully observed,

the herbal acupuncture dosage may be adjusted for areas where inflammation recurs,

or it may be widely dispersed and injected into boundary areas to prevent inflammation from spreading.

Thus, the treatment is not a standardized method but is adjusted and performed in a patient-customized manner.

Beyond simply injecting the herbal acupuncture,

the treatment is designed to consider even the possibility of recurrence, based on clinical experience that “inflammation may reappear in this area later”.

This is why Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture strives for a more comprehensive and delicate treatment.

Recommended for Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture

1. Individuals who frequently experience inflammatory acne with redness and heat.

This can be considered especially for those who experience recurring inflammation in areas such as the chin, around the mouth, and cheekbones.

If heat or pain repeatedly occurs before breakouts appear, a proactive treatment can also offer preventative effects.

2. Skin with concerns about the side effects of steroid injections for inflammation.

Individuals with thin or sensitive skin who are concerned about depressed scars,

and those who have experienced skin atrophy or hyperpigmentation after previous steroid injections may find this to be a less burdensome option.

3. When you are looking for ways to manage skin inflammation because taking oral medications like antibiotics or sebum regulators is burdensome

It is suitable for those who wish to manage inflammation solely through procedures without taking oral medications.

It can be considered when direct local anti-inflammatory action is needed on the inflamed area.

4. When inflammation repeatedly occurs, and there is concern about the possibility of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)

If you have a skin type prone to easily developing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH),

Soothing the inflammation early with herbal acupuncture can help prevent hyperpigmentation.

5. For those who desire not only temporary soothing effects but also prevention of inflammation recurrence and long-term management

While inflammation herbal acupuncture is useful for calming inflammation in the short term,

It is expected to regulate the skin's immune response, reduce inflammation recurrence, and stabilize skin balance.

Expected Effects of Inflammation Herbal Acupuncture

1. Suppression of inflammatory cytokines: Helps alleviate redness and swelling.

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

contribute to inhibiting the production of inflammation-inducing cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8.

Through these actions, the heat, redness, swelling, and pain in the inflamed area can subside within a few days.

2. Regulation of oxidative stress: Can help reduce tissue damage and the risk of scar formation.

Baicalin derived from Scutellaria baicalensis and crocin derived from Gardenia jasminoides are involved in eliminating reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the body,

and play a role in protecting skin cells from damage due to oxidative stress.

This can help reduce the risk of post-acne hyperpigmentation or depressed scars.

It can positively influence the recovery process of the dermis.

3. Regulation of immune response: Can contribute to stabilizing recurrent inflammation.

Steroid components have a mechanism that directly suppresses immune responses.

In contrast, herbal acupuncture ingredients can help regulate the immune response to find balance, preventing the skin from reacting excessively sensitively.

This action is particularly worth considering for those who frequently experience recurrent inflammation in specific areas.

It can help gradually stabilize the skin's inflammation recurrence cycle in the long term.

4. Antibacterial and antifungal action: Can help improve acne bacteria (P. acnes) and folliculitis.

Berberine derived from Coptis chinensis and palmatine derived from Phellodendron amurense are known to have antibacterial properties,

and a direct inhibitory effect on acne-causing bacteria and folliculitis-causing bacteria has been confirmed through research.

Positive effects can be expected not only for inflammatory acne but also for troubles where secondary infections due to external stimuli are a concern.

5. Support for skin barrier recovery: Aids the recovery of sensitive skin.

Inflammation herbal acupuncture can help prevent damage to dermal structure by regulating the activity of MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) in skin cells.

It can also contribute to the recovery process of the skin barrier damaged by inflammation.

It is also worth considering for calming inflammation when the skin is sensitized, such as after laser procedures or chemical peels.

Strengths of the Procedure

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• 01. Can help soothe inflammatory acne that is difficult to extract.
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• 02. Approaches with a different mechanism than conventional inflammatory injections (triamcinolone), reducing the possibility of skin atrophy, indentations, or hyperpigmentation.
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• 03. Can manage inflammation without steroid components.
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• 04. Utilizes natural herbal medicine-derived ingredients to reduce skin burden while aiding the recovery process.
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Procedure Steps

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• STEP 01. Confirm the number of inflamed areas
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• STEP 02. Disinfect the treatment area
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• STEP 03. We perform treatments tailored to individual characteristics.
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