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Atopic Dermatitis · Psoriasis
Severe itching and dryness
that worsen when steroids are discontinued.
The skin is a mirror of your body;
true healing begins by clearing it from within.
true healing begins by clearing it from within.
Intractable Skin Disease Clinic
Does it only improve while applying ointment, only to flare up again as soon as you stop?
Skin symptoms are just the tip of the iceberg.
The internal heat toxins and immune imbalances that are not visible must be addressed.
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Intractable Acne
Acne that persists into adulthood;
internal heat must be managed.
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Facial redness and flaking;
these are hypersensitive reactions of the immune system.
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Hives · Eczema
It itches every night, making it hard to sleep,
and it oozes when scratched.
Special Diagnosis System
Skin must clear from the inside out to heal.
Recurring skin conditions are not simply "skin problems." They occur when toxins accumulated in the body are not discharged, and an overreactive immune system manifests through the skin.
Skin diseases persist and recur when the digestive system (spleen and stomach) is weak and toxins build up, when the liver's detoxification function declines, or when the body's temperature regulation fails.
At Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we use the Qi-Blood/Yin-Yang 4-Axis Functional Evaluation to identify which internal organs are weakened, where toxins have accumulated, and where heat-toxins (熱毒) and damp-phlegm (濕痰) are concentrated.
Rather than masking symptoms with steroids, we empty the body of toxins and restore immunity to cultivate the body's own power to heal the skin.
Specialized diagnosis system
Core Solution Core Treatment Principles
Core Treatment Principles
for Restoring the Skin's Natural Strength
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Clearing Heat and Detoxifying (Toxin Discharge)
Reduces itching and inflammation by discharging heat-toxins and waste accumulated in the body.
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Immune Stabilization (Constitutional Improvement)
Stabilizes an overactive immune system and balances the internal organs.
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Skin Regeneration (Barrier Strengthening)
Regenerates the damaged skin barrier and increases moisturizing capacity to prevent recurrence.
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Customized Solutions by Symptom
Treatment methods must vary depending on the type of skin condition and the individual's constitution.
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Eczema and Atopy
with oozing and itching
Main Symptoms
- • Severe itching at night
- • Oozing and scabbing when scratched
- • Redness and heat in the skin
Diagnosis Pattern
Spleen and stomach damp-heat, blood heat
Recommended Treatment
Heat-clearing and Detoxifying Korean Herbal Medicine
Removes damp-heat and reduces inflammation to relieve itching.
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Psoriasis and chronic atopic dermatitis with dry, cracked skin
Main Symptoms
- • White flaking/scaling
- • Thickening of the skin (lichenification)
- • Worsens in the cold
Diagnosis Pattern
Blood deficiency and wind-dryness, yin deficiency
Recommended Treatment
Blood-nourishing and Moistening Korean Herbal Medicine
Replenishes blood and moisturizes the skin to support regeneration.
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Facial flushing and seborrheic dermatitis with heat and redness in the face
Main Symptoms
- • Facial flushing triggered by emotional changes
- • Severe sensation of heat rising to the upper body
- • Excessive sebum and dead skin cells
Diagnosis Pattern
Upper body heat and lower body cold (Sang-yeol-ha-han), heart fire
Recommended Treatment
Su-seung-hwa-gang (Water-Rising Fire-Descending) Korean Herbal Medicine
It reduces redness by lowering heat that has risen upward and supporting circulation.
Baekrokdam Skin Disease Treatment Program
We help you restore healthy skin without the use of steroids.
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Constitution-based Customized Korean Herbal Medicine
This is Korean herbal medicine, which boosts immunity and discharges toxins according to the individual's constitution and cause of illness (such as damp-heat, blood deficiency, etc.).
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Detoxification acupuncture & pharmacopuncture
We stimulate acupoints that discharge heat and toxins from the skin and perform pharmacopuncture to alleviate inflammation.
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Natural topical agents
We protect and soothe the skin barrier using steroid-free natural herbal ointments and moisturizers.
Clinical Notes
These are stories from those who restored clear skin with Baekrokdam.
Case Study
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[28M, Pustular Acne] Recurring Inflammatory Acne Around Chin and Cheeks
Multiple years of dermatology treatment with recurrence. Accompanied by indigestion and upper body heat sensation.
Patient: 이**|Doctor: Dr. Yeonseung Choe
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[35F, Chronic Atopic Dermatitis] Lichenification and Itching on Neck and Elbow Creases
Atopic dermatitis since childhood. Long-term steroid cream use caused skin thinning and pigmentation.
Patient: 박**|Doctor: Dr. Yeonseung Choe
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[42F, Facial Flushing] Red Face Sensitive to Emotions and Temperature Changes
Upper heat-lower cold pattern from premenopausal symptoms and stress. Face frequently turns red and feels hot.
Patient: 최**|Doctor: Dr. Yeonseung Choe
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Medical Staff in Charge
Chief Director Dr. Yeonseung Choe
I have met many patients who came after visiting multiple medical institutions and departments for persistent or recurrent conditions. Symptoms normally handled by different specialties—such as abdominal pain, headaches, palpitations, dizziness, and insomnia—may overlap in one person. Sometimes there is no clear improvement despite taking medication for each symptom, and being unwell gradually becomes part of daily life. In these cases, I look beyond individual diagnoses and examine how the symptoms connect and change together.
Asking only about the most uncomfortable symptom today does not reveal the full course. I look at when the body first began to change and what happened after illness, surgery, childbirth, or starting and stopping medication. I also review changes in weight, diet, and sleep, then trace which symptoms improved with previous treatment and which remained.
Test results, diagnoses, and the course of previous treatment are important for understanding the current condition. Clinical research in modern Korean medicine, physiological and pathological research in modern medicine, and observations recorded in classical Korean medicine texts offer different perspectives on the same body. Rather than fitting a patient into one perspective, I consider what each can and cannot explain and look for clues that connect symptoms and treatment histories that were previously considered separately.
Treatment Process
Treatment Process
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4-Axis Functional Evaluation
Through pulse diagnosis and questionnaires,
we identify the internal causes of skin conditions.
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Detox & Immune Therapy
Through Korean herbal medicine and acupuncture treatments,
we eliminate toxins and stabilize the immune system.
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Skin Regeneration Care
Through pharmacopuncture and light therapy,
we regenerate damaged skin.
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Lifestyle Habit Correction
Through dietary therapy and lifestyle management,
we maintain skin free from recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I stop taking steroids?
A. Do not stop or reduce steroid medication on your own. Discuss any tapering plan with the clinician who prescribed it, and tell them about any herbal treatment you are considering.
Q. How long does the treatment take?
A. It varies depending on your skin's turnover cycle and the chronicity of the condition, but generally, consistent treatment and care for 3 months or more are required.
Q. What should I do if my symptoms worsen during treatment?
A. Contact the clinic promptly if your symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear. Worsening should not be assumed to be a detox reaction or a normal sign of healing; a clinician needs to assess possible adverse effects or a change in your condition.
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