Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Herbal Acne Treatment

Herbal Acne Medicine: A Different Perspective from Isotretinoin and Antibiotics

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

1) Focuses on minimizing the burden of medication.

Generally, when acne symptoms worsen, dermatologists

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• antibiotics (e.g., Minocin, Doxycycline) or
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• sebum regulators (isotretinoin component) are sometimes prescribed.
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These methods can help improve acne. However, these medications are not limited to the skin but can affect the entire body, potentially leading to issues such as dry skin, digestive discomfort, fluctuations in liver enzyme levels, and an imbalance in gut bacteria.

In particular, isotretinoin (Isotretinoin) class drugs are known to have significant side effects, including the risk of fetal malformations, pain due to reduced joint fluid, and worsening depression. Therefore, a cautious approach is required for mild to moderate acne, and regular medical observation is essential during administration.

In contrast, Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Sipmipadoksan-based herbal medicine for acne is based on a prescription that has been used for a long time in traditional Korean medicine and Japanese clinical practice, with rare reports of serious adverse reactions.

We also consider the effectiveness of acne management as an important factor.

Our approach is as follows:

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• It acts through a different mechanism than antibiotics, which can affect even beneficial bacteria,
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• and aims to reduce discomfort such as dryness by not excessively suppressing sebum production,
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• the prescription is designed in a direction that minimizes the burden on liver function.
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Many express concerns about liver function when taking herbal medicine. However, the actual risk of hepatotoxicity tends to be reported at higher levels with isotretinoin or some antibiotics. Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's prescription is judged to have a relatively greater margin of safety.

2) We alleviate the burden with reasonable costs.

Many people have the preconceived notion that herbal medicine is expensive.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's herbal medicine for acne consists of a prescription focused on acne management. During this process, we carefully adjust to avoid using unnecessarily expensive medicinal ingredients.

Through this,

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• we have structured the pricing to reduce financial burden even on a one-month dosage basis,
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• and it is designed to allow consideration of 10-day dosage units as needed.
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This embodies the goal of helping patients start herbal acne management without significant hesitation.

3) Applicable Approach to Various Acne Types

The main mechanism of action of this prescription is to regulate inflammatory responses in the acne-prone environment.

Generally, acne develops through the following stages:

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3. Increased sebum secretion
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7. Proliferation of acne bacteria (C. acnes)
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11. Activation of inflammatory response
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These factors combine to cause acne. In many cases, focusing only on sebum control (factor 1) does not yield the desired results.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's herbal medicine for acne particularly focuses on controlling acne bacteria (factor 2) and managing inflammatory responses (factor 3).

Accordingly,

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• For acne with high sebum secretion: It can help reduce the rate at which sebum progresses into inflammatory lesions.
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• For acne with low sebum but frequent recurrence: It can help alleviate the tendency for red inflammation to occur even with minor irritation.
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• For sensitive skin: It can help calm the skin by alleviating redness and heat that occur after an inflammatory response.
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A key feature of this prescription is that it does not broadly suppress beneficial bacteria like antibiotics do. Furthermore, it strives not to cause dryness by excessively reducing sebum, unlike sebum regulators.

This aims to manage acne symptoms while maintaining the balance of skin and overall body health.

4) Sipmipadoksan and Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Unique Prescription Know-how

The fundamental basis of this prescription is Sipmipadoksan (十味敗毒散), which has been used throughout a long history of traditional Korean medicine. This combination of medicinal ingredients has traditionally been utilized for inflammatory skin diseases, folliculitis, recurrent skin troubles, acne, and more.

This herbal prescription is covered in many papers and studies related to acne.

In addition, rather than simply following the basic prescription,

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• herbs that can help alleviate inflammation
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• herbs that soothe redness
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• herbs that contribute to skin regeneration
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are added in small amounts to create a form customized for acne.

This distinguishes it from a typical single Sipmi-paedoksan prescription, as the herbs are adjusted to be more suitable for acne management.

5) Convenient stick-type herbal medicine to squeeze and consume

Traditional decoctions are inconvenient to prepare and store, and their strong unique scent can make consistent consumption difficult.

To complement these aspects, the acne herbal medicine is

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• made in a stick format that can be easily squeezed and consumed
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• can be taken without water
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• has a taste that is not too bitter, adjusted for relatively easy consumption
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Thanks to this, it is expected that even those who find it difficult to take herbal medicine can consume it easily.

This form can be recommended to those who know the efficacy of decoctions but struggle with consistent consumption.

02. Reasons for choosing Sipmi-paedoksan

Sipmi-paedoksan is also known as 'Jumibaedoktang' in Japan and is a prescription used for skin management where acne outbreaks frequently occur.

Several studies related to this herbal medicine have shown that

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• it helps regulate inflammatory responses caused by acne bacteria (leading to skin redness and swelling)
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• it can reduce the likelihood of skin progressing to an inflammatory state
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• and it can contribute to reducing the occurrence of secondary problems (such as pigmentation, redness, etc.) due to repeated inflammation.
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Such effects have been confirmed.

What's noteworthy here is that this medicine is not focused on indiscriminately reducing sebum.

Since sebum serves necessary functions for the body, managing it by controlling inflammation rather than excessively removing it is more stable and can be beneficial for long-term skin health.

Thanks to these characteristics, it can be utilized as an herbal medicine suitable for use with other acne treatments such as lasers, extractions, and calming treatments.

03. Dosing Instructions

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• Initial observation period: 10 days
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• Reduction in redness
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• Change in frequency of painful acne outbreaks
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• Progress is monitored focusing on these two items.
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• Recommended dosing period: 4 weeks
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• Changes in acne outbreak cycles
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• Soothing status of acne that repeatedly occurred in the same area
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• Changes in recovery speed after extraction or laser treatments
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After one month of use, it is designed so that consistent consumption can also be considered to prevent acne recurrence.

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• Directions for Use: Take 2-3 times a day; it is recommended to take it at a regular time, regardless of before or after meals.
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• Compatible treatments: Can be used in conjunction with various acne treatments such as extractions, Secret, Elysiss, Agnes, etc.
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04. Consider in the following cases

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• Acne improves when taking antibiotics, but reappears when discontinued
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• Those with skin that easily reddens and becomes inflamed even with small irritations, despite not having excessive sebum production
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• Some people experience prolonged redness on their skin even with minor irritation.
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• Some people also find their skin reacts sensitively to external factors.
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• If you're seeking improvement through a procedure but wish to lessen the physical burden of taking medication, this could be an option.
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• This applies if you are planning a pregnancy or, for personal health reasons, prioritize the long-term safety of medication.
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