Misconceptions about Inflammation Injections and Inflammation Acupoint Injection Treatment without Steroids

Ddeul Korean Medicine Clinic's Anti-Inflammatory Herbal Acupoint Injection: What Makes It Different

1. A treatment method that soothes inflammation without steroid ingredients.

Ddeul Korean Medicine Clinic's anti-inflammatory herbal acupoint injection fundamentally differs from commonly used triamcinolone (TA) steroid injections.

While steroids help reduce inflammation quickly, they can cause side effects such as skin atrophy, hyperpigmentation, or telangiectasia (spider veins).

For this reason, repeated use is difficult, and it is known not to be suitable for long-term skin health management.

We exclusively use herbal acupoint injection solutions meticulously refined from ingredients with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, such as Coptis, Gardenia, Scutellaria, and Phellodendron.

Rather than simply suppressing the skin, we focus on inducing its self-healing power to calm inflammation.

It contains no steroid ingredients whatsoever, and after treatment, it does not strain the skin barrier or tissues, thus alleviating your concerns.

2. Useful not only for acute inflammation but also for managing recurring inflammation.

Ddeul Korean Medicine Clinic's anti-inflammatory herbal acupoint injection can be directly injected into acute inflammatory areas such as red, hot acne, papules, and pimples to quickly soothe them.

In clinical practice, we frequently observe a reduction in redness, pain, and swelling within 1 to 3 days.

However, unlike conventional anti-inflammatory injections that focus solely on acute inflammation, this procedure is utilized for a broader range of conditions.

It can be safely and repeatedly applied to areas where inflammation frequently recurs, such as the jaw, cheekbones, forehead, and around the mouth.

Without concerns about cumulative side effects from steroids, it can be considered a long-term method for managing inflammation.

According to research combining Hwangnyeonhaedok-tang herbal acupoint injection,

After 10 weeks of once-weekly treatment, acne inflammation grades (KAGS criteria) showed statistically significant improvement (average change from 3.59 to 1.95, p<0.001).

This indicates that the ability to manage not only acute inflammation but also recurring inflammatory issues is a key difference from conventional anti-inflammatory treatments.

3. Repeat treatments are possible without concerns about steroid side effects.

Receiving steroid injections multiple times in the same area can increase the risk of side effects such as skin atrophy, indentation, or vascular dilation.

Therefore, if inflammation repeatedly occurs in the same area, continuing to receive treatments can be burdensome.

However, Ddeul Korean Medicine Clinic's anti-inflammatory herbal acupoint injection works by balancing, rather than suppressing, immune responses, allowing for repeated use in recurring areas.

This method can be especially suitable for patients with thin or sensitive skin, or those who frequently undergo laser procedures.

4. Equipped with a differentiated system that allows for high-density treatments.

Ddeul Korean Medicine Clinic operates by limiting the number of patients seen per day.

This translates to a relaxed appointment system, roughly 1/3 the patient volume of general medical institutions, enhancing the quality of the treatment environment.

This approach goes beyond mere convenience, providing a crucial foundation for treatments that focus on precision and the patient's real-time responses.

During anti-inflammatory herbal acupoint injection procedures, while observing the patient's skin reactions in real-time,

adjusting the dosage of the herbal acupoint injection in areas where inflammation frequently recurs,

or widely dispersing the injection into border areas to prevent the spread of inflammation,

we provide customizable treatments rather than simply following a fixed protocol.

In other words, beyond simply injecting the herbal solution,

we design treatments considering the possibility of recurrence, based on clinical observations like “inflammation may occur in this area again.”

From this perspective, Ddeul Korean Medicine Clinic's anti-inflammatory herbal acupoint injection can be considered a treatment that encompasses both density and precision.

Anti-Inflammatory Herbal Acupoint Injection is Recommended for These Individuals

1. Individuals who frequently experience red, hot, inflammatory acne.

This can be considered for patients who consistently experience inflammation in specific areas, such as the chin, around the mouth, or the cheekbones.

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

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

Those with thin or sensitive skin who worry about indented scars,

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

3. For those who hesitate to take oral medications such as antibiotics or sebum regulators due to recurrent skin inflammation

It can be considered when you want to manage inflammation through a procedure without oral medication.

It is suitable for those who desire direct, localized anti-inflammatory treatment on the inflamed area.

4. When there is concern about post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) due to recurrent inflammation

If you have a skin type that frequently develops hyperpigmentation after inflammation subsides,

calming it down quickly with herbal acupuncture during the early inflammatory stage can help prevent hyperpigmentation.

5. For those who desire not only short-term anti-inflammatory effects but also long-term management to prevent recurrence

Inflammation herbal acupuncture can help quickly calm acute inflammation.

It focuses more on regulating immune responses to prevent inflammation recurrence and restoring skin balance.

Effects of Inflammation Herbal Acupuncture

1. Inhibition of inflammatory cytokines: This can help alleviate redness and swelling.

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

act to inhibit 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 a relatively short period.

2. Regulation of oxidative stress: Contributes to reducing skin tissue damage and scar formation.

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

and can protect skin cells from oxidative damage.

These actions can contribute to reducing the risk of post-acne hyperpigmentation or depressed scars.

Furthermore, it can have a positive impact on the recovery process of the dermis.

3. Regulation of immune response: Expected to stabilize recurrent inflammation.

While steroids act by rapidly suppressing immune responses,

herbal acupuncture components can help regulate the balance of the skin's immune response to prevent it from becoming excessive.

This regulatory ability can be particularly beneficial for those who frequently experience recurring inflammation in the same area.

It works to gradually stabilize the recurrence cycle of skin inflammation.

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

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

and some studies show direct inhibitory effects against bacteria causing acne or related to folliculitis.

Therefore, it can also be beneficial for managing inflammatory acne or skin troubles where secondary infection due to irritation is a concern.

5. Skin barrier recovery support: Expected to help sensitive skin recover.

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

and helps in the recovery of the skin barrier damaged by inflammation.

It can also be used to calm inflammation in sensitized skin, such as after laser procedures or chemical peels.

Treatment Advantages

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• 01. Alleviation of inflammatory acne that is difficult to extract
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• 02. It can reduce concerns about side effects such as skin atrophy, depression, and hyperpigmentation caused by conventional anti-inflammatory injections (triamcinolone), allowing for natural improvement.
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• 03. It can help manage inflammation without steroid components.
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• 04. This approach uses ingredients derived from natural herbal medicines, minimizing strain on the skin while aiding its regenerative power.
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Treatment Process

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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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• In the third step, following a thorough consultation, we proceed with a treatment tailored to your individual skin condition and concerns.
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