Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic's Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture: What Makes It Different

1. It's an inflammation management method that does not use steroids.

Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic's Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture takes a different approach from commonly used triamcinolone (TA) corticosteroid injections.

While steroids can quickly reduce inflammation, they may cause side effects such as skin atrophy, hyperpigmentation, telangiectasia (spider veins), and rebound worsening.

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

At our clinic, we utilize sterile-purified herbal acupuncture solutions containing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients such as Coptis, Gardenia, Scutellaria, and Phellodendron.

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

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

2. It addresses not only acute inflammation but also recurrent issues.

Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic's Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture can be directly applied to areas with acute inflammatory reactions such as red, prominent, warm acne, papules, and pimples, helping to alleviate them.

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

However, unlike conventional anti-inflammatory injections which are primarily used for acute stages, this procedure has a broader scope of application.

Especially in areas where inflammation repeatedly occurs, such as the chin, cheekbones, forehead, and around the mouth, it can be applied with less burden on the skin.

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

In studies where Coptis Detoxification Decoction Herbal Acupuncture was concurrently applied,

results showed a significant improvement in acne inflammation grade (KAGS standard) after 10 weeks of once-weekly treatment (mean change from 3.59 to 1.95, p<0.001).

This aspect is noteworthy because it is a management approach that covers not only acute inflammation but also recurrent inflammation.

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

If steroid injections are applied multiple times to the same area, there is a possibility of side effects such as skin atrophy, depression, and telangiectasia.

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

In contrast, Kkeut Oriental 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

At our clinic, we operate by limiting the number of daily patients to a certain level.

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

This approach goes beyond mere convenience; it forms a crucial basis 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 occurs, the herbal acupuncture dosage is adjusted,

or a method of widely dispersing the application to surrounding boundary areas where inflammation could spread is used to prevent its dissemination.

This means a treatment approach that is adjusted according to the patient's condition, rather than a mechanical application according to a fixed method.

Going beyond simply injecting herbal acupuncture,

in that, based on clinical data indicating “this area has a potential for inflammation recurrence,” a treatment plan can be established by predicting future recurrences,

Kkeut Oriental Medicine Clinic's Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture can be considered a management method based on such depth and precision.

Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture may be considered for those who:

1. Repeatedly experience red, warm, inflammatory acne.

It is particularly worth considering for individuals where the inflammatory areas, such as the chin, around the mouth, or cheekbones, are consistently fixed.

If warmth or pain recurs before the appearance of blemishes, we expect that proactive procedures can also provide preventive benefits.

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

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

or those who have experienced skin atrophy or hyperpigmentation after previous steroid injections, may find this a suitable alternative.

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

It is suitable for those who wish to proceed with treatment solely through procedures, without medication.

It can be recommended for those who prefer localized anti-inflammatory management 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 that easily develops hyperpigmentation after inflammation subsides,

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

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

While anti-inflammatory herbal acupuncture is effective in suppressing inflammation short-term,

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

Anti-inflammatory Herbal Acupuncture Effects

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

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

act 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, 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 baicalensis and crocin from Gardenia jasminoides contribute to the removal of reactive oxygen species (ROS),

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

This action helps reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation or atrophic scars forming after acne breakouts,

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

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

While steroids act by directly suppressing immune responses,

the herbal acupuncture ingredients delicately regulate the skin's immune response, which can reduce the skin's overreaction.

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

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

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

Berberine found in Coptis chinensis and palmatine in Phellodendron amurense are known to have 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 Recovery Support: Can promote the recovery of sensitized skin.

Anti-inflammatory 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 the skin barrier weakened by inflammation.

It can also be used for calming management when the skin becomes sensitized and inflamed, such as after laser procedures or chemical peels.

Treatment Benefits

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• 01. It can help calm inflammatory acne areas that are difficult to extract.
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• 02. It can lead to natural improvement while reducing concerns about side effects such as skin atrophy, indentation, and hyperpigmentation that can occur with conventional steroid injections (triamcinolone).
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• 03. This care manages inflammation without steroid components, 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 natural regenerative power.
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Treatment Process

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• STEP 01. Check the number of inflammations
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• STEP 02. Disinfect the treatment area
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• We meticulously assess each patient's skin condition and needs to formulate a treatment plan.
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