[Inflammation Injection?] NO Steroid Anti-inflammatory Acupoint Injection

Features of Keut Clinic of Korean Medicine's Herbal Anti-inflammatory Acupoint Injection

1. A steroid-free method for managing inflammation.

Unlike the commonly encountered Triamcinolone (TA) steroid injections, Keut Clinic of Korean Medicine's Herbal Anti-inflammatory Acupoint Injection takes a different approach.

While steroid components can help to quickly calm inflammatory reactions, various side effects such as skin atrophy, hyperpigmentation, telangiectasia (dilated capillaries), and rebound phenomena may occur.

Due to this, repeated use is difficult, and it can be considered less suitable as a method for long-term skin condition management.

The treatment uses only sterile-purified herbal acupoint injection solution made from herbal medicines such as Coptis, Gardenia, Scutellaria, and Phellodendron, which aid anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions.

This method focuses on aiding the skin's natural recovery process and calming inflammatory reactions.

As no steroid components are included whatsoever, it can help reduce the burden on the skin barrier and soft tissues even after treatment.

2. It can be utilized not only for acute inflammation but also for chronic inflammation management.

Keut Clinic of Korean Medicine's Herbal Anti-inflammatory Acupoint Injection can be directly administered to acute inflammatory areas such as acne, papules, and pimples accompanied by redness and heat, to promote soothing.

According to clinical experience, symptoms such as redness, pain, and swelling may typically show improvement within 1 to 3 days.

However, unlike typical anti-inflammatory injections, it is not a treatment method exclusively limited to the acute phase.

It can be applied multiple times with relatively less burden to areas where inflammation periodically appears, such as the chin, cheekbones, forehead, and around the mouth.

While reducing concerns about cumulative side effects caused by steroid components, it can be considered a method for long-term inflammation management.

According to a study that utilized Hwangnyeonhaedoktang Herbal Acupoint Injection concurrently,

When treatments were performed once a week for 10 weeks, acne inflammation grades (based on KAGS) were confirmed to have improved significantly (changed from an average of 3.59 to 1.95, p<0.001).

As such, this herbal acupoint injection holds significant characteristics in that it can contribute to comprehensively managing not only acute inflammation but also recurrent inflammation.

3. It reduces the burden of potential side effects that can occur during steroid treatment, and allows for consideration of repeated treatments.

If steroid injections are administered multiple times to the same area, the likelihood of side effects such as skin atrophy, depression, and blood vessel dilation increases.

Therefore, even if inflammation repeatedly occurs in one area, continuing to receive that specific treatment may be burdensome.

However, Keut Clinic of Korean Medicine's Herbal Anti-inflammatory Acupoint Injection works by regulating rather than suppressing immune responses, thus, repeated treatments can be considered for areas where inflammation recurs.

This can be a relatively suitable method for individuals with thin or sensitive skin, or those who frequently receive laser treatments.

4. We provide a differentiated treatment environment for precise procedures.

At Keut Clinic of Korean Medicine, we limit the number of patients seen per day.

This is achieved through a more relaxed appointment structure than typical clinical environments.

This treatment approach goes beyond mere convenience; it forms a crucial foundation for providing precise treatments by focusing on each individual's responses.

Even during the Herbal Anti-inflammatory Acupoint Injection procedure, we meticulously observe the patient's real-time skin condition and reactions,

for areas where inflammation frequently occurs, we adjust the dosage of the herbal acupoint injection solution,

and for boundary areas where inflammation has the potential to spread widely, we disperse and inject it broadly to block its spread.

This is not a standardized method, but rather a treatment that adjusts the dosage and area according to each individual patient.

Beyond simply injecting the herbal acupoint solution,

based on past clinical data, we can plan treatments considering even the possibility of inflammation recurrence in specific areas.

In this way, Keut Clinic of Korean Medicine's Herbal Anti-inflammatory Acupoint Injection can be a treatment that encompasses both depth and precision.

Cases Where Herbal Anti-inflammatory Acupoint Injection May Be Beneficial

1. Those who frequently experience discomfort from inflammatory acne accompanied by redness and heat.

Especially, it can be considered in cases where the inflammation repeatedly appears in fixed locations such as the chin, around the mouth, or cheekbones.

If heat or pain recurs at the stage before inflammation appears, preventive effects can also be expected by treating it in advance.

2. Those who are concerned about side effects from steroid anti-inflammatory injections.

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

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

3. When you are reluctant to take oral medications such as antibiotics or sebum regulators

If you want to control inflammation with procedures alone, without oral medication,

It is suitable for those who want to quickly improve by directly injecting medication into the inflamed area.

4. When you are concerned about post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) due to recurring inflammation

If you have a skin type that easily develops post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) after inflammation,

Calming the inflammation in its early stages with medicinal acupuncture can help prevent hyperpigmentation.

5. When you desire not only short-term inflammation relief but also long-term management to prevent recurrence

Inflammation medicinal acupuncture is effective not only in immediately suppressing inflammation,

but also contributes to regulating immune responses, preventing inflammation recurrence, and stabilizing skin rhythm.

Benefits of Inflammation Medicinal Acupuncture

1. Suppresses inflammatory cytokines – calms redness and swelling

Active ingredients such as berberine, baicalin, palmatine, and crocin contained in extracts of Coptis chinensis, Scutellaria baicalensis, Phellodendron amurense, and Gardenia jasminoides,

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

This can alleviate heat, redness, swelling, and pain in the inflamed area within a few days.

2. Regulates oxidative stress – reduces the risk of tissue damage and scarring

Baicalin (Scutellaria baicalensis) and crocin (Gardenia jasminoides) help eliminate reactive oxygen species (ROS),

and can protect skin cells from oxidative damage.

This action lowers the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or atrophic scars caused by acne,

and positively influences the recovery process of the skin's dermal layer.

3. Regulates immune response – stabilizes recurring inflammation

Unlike steroids, which directly suppress immune responses,

medicinal acupuncture ingredients regulate immune responses, reducing hypersensitivity in the skin.

This is especially useful for those who frequently experience recurring inflammation in the same area,

and is a treatment principle that helps the skin stabilize by self-regulating its recurrence patterns.

4. Antibacterial and antifungal action – can help with acne bacteria (P. acnes) and folliculitis

Berberine (Coptis chinensis) and palmatine (Phellodendron amurense) exhibit antibacterial effects,

and have been confirmed to suppress bacteria that cause acne or folliculitis.

It can also be used for inflammatory acne or skin troubles suspected of secondary infection due to external irritation.

5. Supports skin barrier recovery – promotes regeneration of sensitive skin

Inflammation medicinal acupuncture inhibits MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) activity in skin cells, preventing damage to the dermal structure,

and supports the recovery of the skin barrier damaged by inflammation.

It can also be appropriately applied to calm inflammation that appears on skin sensitized after laser or peeling procedures.

Strengths of the Procedure

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• 01. Helps calm deep inflammatory acne that is difficult to extract
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• 02. Expects natural improvement while alleviating concerns about side effects such as skin atrophy, pitting, and hyperpigmentation from traditional steroid injections (triamcinolone)
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• 03. Manages inflammation without steroid components, providing care that reduces burden on the skin
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• 04. Composed of natural herbal ingredients, placing less burden on the body and contributing to enhancing the skin's inherent regenerative power
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Treatment Procedure

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• STEP 01. Confirm inflamed area
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• STEP 02. Disinfect treatment area
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• STEP 03. Customized Procedure Based on Patient's Condition
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