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Total 34 papers

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Experimental and Clinical Study on Skin Aging Inhibition Effect of Deer Antler Pharmacopuncture

Moon SK, Kim AR, Cho SY, et al.

Phytomedicine (2022)

31% Elasticity Improvement Rate
40 subjects Number of Participants

Deer antler pharmacopuncture has confirmed anti-aging effects on skin at both cellular and clinical levels.

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Experimental and Clinical Study on Skin Aging Inhibition Effect of Deer Antler Pharmacopuncture

Moon SK, Kim AR, Cho SY, et al. Phytomedicine (2022)
31% Elasticity Improvement Rate
40 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

The anti-aging effect of deer antler pharmacopuncture was verified through human skin fibroblast experiments and clinical trials (40 subjects). Deer antler pharmacopuncture increased telomerase activity by 12% at the cellular level, and clinically, skin elasticity improved by 31%.

Key Conclusion

Deer antler pharmacopuncture has confirmed anti-aging effects on skin at both cellular and clinical levels.

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Facial Blood Flow Improvement and Skin Tone Uniformization Effects of Acupuncture Treatment

Yang SB, Chung JH, Noh SH, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2024)

38% Blood Flow Increase Rate
60 subjects Number of Participants

Acupuncture promotes facial blood flow and contributes to skin tone improvement, making it effective for cosmetic purposes.

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Facial Blood Flow Improvement and Skin Tone Uniformization Effects of Acupuncture Treatment

Yang SB, Chung JH, Noh SH, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2024)
38% Blood Flow Increase Rate
60 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

The effect of facial acupuncture on cutaneous microcirculation was measured using laser Doppler. In 60 participants, facial blood flow increased by an average of 38% immediately after acupuncture, and skin tone uniformity improved significantly after 8 weeks of treatment.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture promotes facial blood flow and contributes to skin tone improvement, making it effective for cosmetic purposes.

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Comprehensive Skin Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Combined Program: A Multicenter Study

Lim JA, Go HY, Sung WS, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

43% Comprehensive Improvement Rate
150 subjects Number of Participants

The Korean medicine cosmetic combined program is effective for comprehensive improvement of skin condition, and generalizability has been confirmed through multicenter studies.

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Comprehensive Skin Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Combined Program: A Multicenter Study

Lim JA, Go HY, Sung WS, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
43% Comprehensive Improvement Rate
150 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

The effect of a combined program including cosmetic acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and thread embedding was evaluated in 150 patients at 5 Korean medicine clinics. After 12 weeks of treatment, the comprehensive skin score (elasticity, moisture, wrinkles, tone) improved by an average of 43%.

Key Conclusion

The Korean medicine cosmetic combined program is effective for comprehensive improvement of skin condition, and generalizability has been confirmed through multicenter studies.

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Skin Collagen Regeneration Promotion Effect of Ginseng Pharmacopuncture: A Systematic Review

Son MJ, Park SW, Yun YJ, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

15 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
89% Positive Result Rate

Ginseng pharmacopuncture has sufficient preclinical and clinical evidence for collagen regeneration promotion.

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Skin Collagen Regeneration Promotion Effect of Ginseng Pharmacopuncture: A Systematic Review

Son MJ, Park SW, Yun YJ, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
15 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
89% Positive Result Rate

Summary

Fifteen experimental and clinical studies were systematically analyzed to evaluate the effect of ginseng pharmacopuncture on skin collagen regeneration. Ginseng saponin components were shown to activate TGF-β signaling and promote collagen synthesis.

Key Conclusion

Ginseng pharmacopuncture has sufficient preclinical and clinical evidence for collagen regeneration promotion.

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Case Report on Forehead Wrinkle Changes After Pharmacopuncture Treatment

Bae KH, Yoon EH, Lee TK, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)

5 subjects Number of Participants
100% Patient Satisfaction Rate

Human placenta pharmacopuncture is reported as an effective treatment option for forehead wrinkle improvement, and large-scale studies are needed.

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Case Report on Forehead Wrinkle Changes After Pharmacopuncture Treatment

Bae KH, Yoon EH, Lee TK, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2020)
5 subjects Number of Participants
100% Patient Satisfaction Rate

Summary

Human placenta pharmacopuncture was administered twice weekly for a total of 16 sessions to 5 female patients aged 45 with severe forehead wrinkles, and progress was observed. All patients showed forehead wrinkle grade improvement of 1-2 levels with high patient satisfaction.

Key Conclusion

Human placenta pharmacopuncture is reported as an effective treatment option for forehead wrinkle improvement, and large-scale studies are needed.

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Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Treatment Effects on Crow's Feet and Dark Circles

Kwak HY, Ji SR, Cho NG, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)

SMD -1.23 Standardized Mean Difference
10 studies Number of Reviewed RCTs

Korean medicine cosmetic treatment demonstrates statistically significant effects on crow's feet and dark circle improvement.

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Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Treatment Effects on Crow's Feet and Dark Circles

Kwak HY, Ji SR, Cho NG, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)
SMD -1.23 Standardized Mean Difference
10 studies Number of Reviewed RCTs

Summary

The effects of Korean medicine treatment (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicine) on crow's feet and dark circles were meta-analyzed across 10 RCTs. The crow's feet improvement rate of the Korean medicine treatment group was significant at SMD -1.23 (95% CI: -1.67 to -0.79).

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine cosmetic treatment demonstrates statistically significant effects on crow's feet and dark circle improvement.

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Effect of Electroacupuncture Stimulation on Facial Muscle Tone and Lifting

Oh JY, Kim KS, Jang JH, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2021)

76% Lifting Effect Rate
55 subjects Number of Participants

Electroacupuncture improves facial muscle tone and provides natural lifting effects.

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Effect of Electroacupuncture Stimulation on Facial Muscle Tone and Lifting

Oh JY, Kim KS, Jang JH, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2021)
76% Lifting Effect Rate
55 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Electroacupuncture treatment was administered three times weekly for 8 weeks to 55 patients complaining of facial sagging. Electromyography measurements showed significant improvement in masseter and temporalis muscle tone, and facial lifting effects were confirmed.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture improves facial muscle tone and provides natural lifting effects.

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Skin Moisturizing and Barrier Strengthening Effects of Danggui Component Pharmacopuncture

Seo HS, Ko SJ, Park JM, et al.

Phytomedicine (2023)

42% Moisture Increase Rate
38 subjects Number of Participants

Danggui pharmacopuncture strengthens the skin barrier and has excellent moisturizing effects, making it effective for dry skin improvement.

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Skin Moisturizing and Barrier Strengthening Effects of Danggui Component Pharmacopuncture

Seo HS, Ko SJ, Park JM, et al. Phytomedicine (2023)
42% Moisture Increase Rate
38 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

The skin moisturizing effect of Danggui (Angelica gigas) pharmacopuncture was evaluated in 38 patients with dry skin. After 6 weeks of treatment, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) decreased by 29%, and skin moisture content increased by 42%.

Key Conclusion

Danggui pharmacopuncture strengthens the skin barrier and has excellent moisturizing effects, making it effective for dry skin improvement.

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Skin Biomarker Changes by Korean Medicine Anti-Aging Program: A Prospective Cohort Study

Yim MH, Kim JE, Lee BJ, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)

4.7 years Skin Age Reduction
85 subjects Number of Participants

The Korean medicine anti-aging combined program significantly reduces biological skin age.

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Skin Biomarker Changes by Korean Medicine Anti-Aging Program: A Prospective Cohort Study

Yim MH, Kim JE, Lee BJ, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2025)
4.7 years Skin Age Reduction
85 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

A Korean medicine anti-aging program (combined acupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture) was administered for 24 weeks to 85 women aged 40-65, and skin biomarkers were tracked. Skin age decreased by an average of 4.7 years, and blood antioxidant indicators also improved significantly.

Key Conclusion

The Korean medicine anti-aging combined program significantly reduces biological skin age.

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Skin Elasticity Improvement Effect of Combined PDO Thread Embedding and Herbal Medicine: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cho KH, Sohn IC, Ha NY, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

22% Combined Treatment Superiority Rate
80 subjects Number of Participants

Combined PDO thread embedding and herbal medicine demonstrates superior skin elasticity improvement compared to monotherapy.

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Skin Elasticity Improvement Effect of Combined PDO Thread Embedding and Herbal Medicine: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cho KH, Sohn IC, Ha NY, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
22% Combined Treatment Superiority Rate
80 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

A randomized controlled trial compared 40 subjects each in PDO thread embedding monotherapy and thread embedding-herbal medicine combined groups. The combined group showed 22% greater Cutometer elasticity improvement compared to the monotherapy group, with significantly higher patient satisfaction.

Key Conclusion

Combined PDO thread embedding and herbal medicine demonstrates superior skin elasticity improvement compared to monotherapy.

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Literature Review on Clinical Evidence of Acupoint Selection in Korean Medicine Skin Care

Jeon JH, Leem JT, Kim TH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2019)

32 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
12 Major Acupoints

There is a consistent pattern in cosmetic acupuncture acupoint selection, and scientific evidence for the cosmetic effects of individual acupoints is accumulating.

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Literature Review on Clinical Evidence of Acupoint Selection in Korean Medicine Skin Care

Jeon JH, Leem JT, Kim TH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2019)
32 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
12 Major Acupoints

Summary

The basis for selection of acupoints commonly used in cosmetic acupuncture treatment was analyzed across 32 clinical studies. Hegu (LI4), Zusanli (ST36), Cuanzhu (BL2), and Sibai (ST2) were the most frequently used, and the skin cosmetic-related mechanisms of each acupoint were summarized.

Key Conclusion

There is a consistent pattern in cosmetic acupuncture acupoint selection, and scientific evidence for the cosmetic effects of individual acupoints is accumulating.

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Acne Scar Improvement Effect of Cosmetic Acupuncture: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Hwang JH, Lee SW, Kim MC, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2020)

1.8 grades Scar Grade Improvement
30 subjects Number of Participants

Cosmetic acupuncture is effective for acne scar improvement and can be utilized as an adjunct or alternative to existing laser treatment.

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Acne Scar Improvement Effect of Cosmetic Acupuncture: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Hwang JH, Lee SW, Kim MC, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2020)
1.8 grades Scar Grade Improvement
30 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Cosmetic acupuncture was administered twice weekly for a total of 20 sessions to 30 patients with acne scars, and changes in scar grade were evaluated. After treatment, Goodman-Baron scar grade improved by an average of 1.8 levels, and skin texture also improved.

Key Conclusion

Cosmetic acupuncture is effective for acne scar improvement and can be utilized as an adjunct or alternative to existing laser treatment.

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