Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture, Here's What Makes It Different

1. An inflammation management method that does not use steroids.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture takes a different approach from commonly used triamcinolone (TA) series steroid injections.

While steroid components can quickly soothe inflammation, side effects such as skin atrophy, hyperpigmentation, capillary dilation, and rebound worsening may occur.

For these reasons, repeated use can be difficult, and from a long-term perspective, it is deemed unsuitable for skin health.

Our clinic uses herbal acupuncture solution (yakchim) aseptically purified from anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients such as Coptis chinensis, Gardenia jasminoides, Scutellaria baicalensis, and Phellodendron amurense.

This helps the skin's natural recovery process and works to calm inflammatory responses.

It does not contain steroid components, and even after the procedure, it may put less burden on the skin barrier or tissues.

2. Addresses not only acute inflammation but also recurring issues.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture can be directly applied to areas of acute inflammatory reactions such as red, hot, prominent acne, papules, and pimples to help alleviate them.

Clinically, improvement in redness, pain, and swelling can be observed within 1 to 3 days after the procedure.

However, unlike general anti-inflammatory injections which are mainly used for acute stages, this procedure has a wider scope of application.

It can be applied to areas where inflammation repeatedly occurs, such as the chin, cheekbones, forehead, and around the mouth, with reduced burden on the skin.

It can alleviate concerns about cumulative steroid side effects and be included in a long-term inflammation management plan.

In studies where Hwangnyeonhaedok-tang Herbal Acupuncture was concurrently applied,

after 10 weeks of once-weekly treatment, cases of significant improvement in acne inflammation grade (based on KAGS) were reported (average change from 3.59 to 1.95, p<0.001).

This approach is noteworthy as it encompasses not only acute inflammation but also recurring inflammation.

3. It can reduce concerns about steroid side effects, allowing for consideration of repeated procedures.

Repeated application of steroid injections to the same area can lead to side effects such as skin atrophy, depression, and capillary dilation.

Therefore, it may be difficult to repeat the procedure when inflammation continuously occurs in the same area.

In contrast, Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture is closer to a mechanism that modulates rather than suppresses immune responses, allowing for repeated application to areas where inflammation recurs.

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

4. Clinic System for Precise Procedures

Our clinic operates by limiting the number of daily patients to a certain level.

This aims to increase the focus of the clinical environment through a relaxed appointment structure.

This approach goes beyond mere convenience, serving as an important foundation for performing precise procedures by focusing on the patient's reactions.

During anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture procedures, the patient's skin reactions are carefully observed in real-time.

For areas where inflammation repeatedly appears, the herbal acupuncture dosage is adjusted, or

for surrounding border areas where inflammation could spread, it is applied broadly to prevent diffusion.

This means a procedure method that adjusts according to the patient's condition, rather than mechanically performing it according to a fixed method.

Beyond simply injecting herbal acupuncture,

based on clinical data such as “inflammation is likely to recur in this area,” it is possible to predict future recurrences and establish a treatment plan.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture can be said to be a management method based on such density and precision.

Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture can be considered for these individuals.

1. If inflammatory acne, accompanied by redness and heat, repeatedly appears.

It is especially worth considering for those whose areas of inflammation, such as the chin, around the mouth, or cheekbones, are consistently fixed.

If heat or pain repeatedly occurs before breakouts appear, we expect that proactive treatment can also provide preventive benefits.

2. Skin with concerns about side effects after steroid anti-inflammatory injections.

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

It can be an alternative for those who have experienced skin atrophy or hyperpigmentation after previous steroid injections.

3. For those who frequently develop skin inflammation but are hesitant to take antibiotics or other sebum-controlling medications

It is suitable for those who wish to proceed with treatment only, without medication.

It can be recommended for those who prefer localized anti-inflammatory care that acts directly on the inflamed area.

4. Patients concerned about post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) due to recurring inflammation

If you have a skin type prone to hyperpigmentation after inflammation subsides,

calming the inflammation early with herbal acupuncture can help reduce post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

5. For those who desire long-term management to prevent inflammation recurrence, beyond just short-term calming.

While herbal acupuncture for inflammation is effective in suppressing inflammation in the short term,

it can be even more beneficial in regulating immune responses to prevent inflammation recurrence and stabilize skin rhythm.

Effects of Inflammation Herbal Acupuncture

1. Inhibition of Inflammatory Cytokines: Helps alleviate redness and swelling.

Ingredients like berberine, baicalin, palmatine, and crocin, found in herbal medicines such as Coptis, Scutellaria, Phellodendron, and Gardenia,

work to reduce the production of inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8, which trigger inflammatory responses.

As a result, symptoms like heat sensation, redness, swelling, and pain in the inflamed area can be alleviated within 1-3 days.

2. Regulation of Oxidative Stress: Can reduce the risk of tissue damage and scar formation.

Baicalin from Scutellaria and crocin from Gardenia contribute to scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS),

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

This action helps reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation or depressed scars after acne develops,

and can support the skin's recovery process in the dermal layer.

3. Regulation of Immune Response: Contributes to stabilizing recurring inflammation.

While steroids work by directly suppressing immune responses,

the herbal acupuncture ingredients can delicately regulate the skin's immune response, reducing its hypersensitivity.

This action is particularly helpful when inflammation frequently recurs in the same area,

and it is a management method that helps gradually stabilize the skin's pattern of repeated inflammation.

4. Antibacterial and Antifungal Effects: Can be beneficial against acne bacteria (P. acnes) and folliculitis-causing bacteria.

Berberine contained in Coptis and palmatine in Phellodendron are known for their antibacterial effects,

and direct inhibitory action against acne-causing bacteria or folliculitis-causing bacteria is also expected.

It can also be helpful for inflammatory acne or skin problems where secondary infection due to external irritation is a concern.

5. Skin Barrier Restoration Support: Can promote the recovery of sensitized skin.

Inflammation herbal acupuncture regulates the activity of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) within skin cells to prevent damage to the dermal structure,

and supports the recovery process of a skin barrier weakened by inflammation.

It can also be used for soothing care when the skin becomes sensitive and inflamed, such as after laser treatments or peels.

Treatment Advantages

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• 01. Expect calming of inflammatory acne areas that are difficult to extract.
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• 02. Expect natural improvement while reducing concerns about side effects such as skin atrophy, depression, and hyperpigmentation that can occur with conventional anti-inflammatory injections (triamcinolone).
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• 03. This care manages inflammation without steroid ingredients, thus reducing the burden.
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• 04. Composed of ingredients derived from natural herbal medicines, it places less strain on the body and can help enhance the skin's inherent regenerative power.
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Treatment Process

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• STEP 01. Confirm Number of Inflamed Lesions
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• STEP 02. Disinfect Treatment Area
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• We meticulously assess each patient's individual skin condition and needs to establish a personalized treatment plan.
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