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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

Research Papers
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Total 1642 papers

Systematic Review Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

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.

Systematic Review Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

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.

Cohort Study Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

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.

Cohort Study Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

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.

Before-After Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

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.

Before-After Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

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.

RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

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.

RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

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.

Cohort Study Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Long-Term Effect Tracking After Thread Embedding Lifting: A 24-Month Cohort Study

Ahn TW, Byun JS, Hwang WJ, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

62% 18-Month Effect Retention Rate
120 subjects Number of Participants

The effect of thread embedding lifting persists for at least 18 months, and long-term safety has been confirmed.

Cohort Study Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Long-Term Effect Tracking After Thread Embedding Lifting: A 24-Month Cohort Study

Ahn TW, Byun JS, Hwang WJ, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
62% 18-Month Effect Retention Rate
120 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

One hundred twenty patients who underwent thread embedding lifting were followed for 24 months to evaluate long-term effects and safety. Maximum effect was reached at 6 months post-procedure, and 62% of the initial effect was maintained at 18 months.

Key Conclusion

The effect of thread embedding lifting persists for at least 18 months, and long-term safety has been confirmed.

Cross-Sectional Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Effect of Meridian Cosmetic Acupuncture on Facial Asymmetry Correction: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ryu KH, Song JY, Im EJ, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

18% Symmetry Improvement Rate
50 subjects Number of Participants

Meridian cosmetic acupuncture shows significant effects on facial asymmetry correction and can be utilized as a non-surgical correction method.

Cross-Sectional Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Effect of Meridian Cosmetic Acupuncture on Facial Asymmetry Correction: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ryu KH, Song JY, Im EJ, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
18% Symmetry Improvement Rate
50 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Facial symmetry before and after meridian cosmetic acupuncture treatment was analyzed by 3D scanning in 50 patients with facial asymmetry. After treatment, the facial symmetry index improved by an average of 18%, and masseter thickness differences decreased significantly.

Key Conclusion

Meridian cosmetic acupuncture shows significant effects on facial asymmetry correction and can be utilized as a non-surgical correction method.

Before-After Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Antioxidant and Skin Whitening Effects of Hwanggeum Extract Pharmacopuncture

Kang BK, Lee SY, Jeong MJ, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)

23% Melanin Reduction Rate
35 subjects Number of Participants

Hwanggeum pharmacopuncture has antioxidant and whitening effects and can be applied in Korean medicine cosmetic treatment.

Before-After Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Antioxidant and Skin Whitening Effects of Hwanggeum Extract Pharmacopuncture

Kang BK, Lee SY, Jeong MJ, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
23% Melanin Reduction Rate
35 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

The antioxidant and whitening effects of pharmacopuncture using Hwanggeum (Scutellaria baicalensis) extract were evaluated through in vitro studies and clinical trials (35 subjects). After 8 weeks of pharmacopuncture treatment, the melanin index decreased by 23%, and skin brightness improved significantly.

Key Conclusion

Hwanggeum pharmacopuncture has antioxidant and whitening effects and can be applied in Korean medicine cosmetic treatment.

RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Comparative Effects of Cosmetic Acupuncture and Botox for Nasolabial Folds: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hong SG, Min IK, Cho JH, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2022)

71% Cosmetic Acupuncture Improvement Rate
90 subjects Number of Participants

Cosmetic acupuncture demonstrates wrinkle improvement effects similar to botox with fewer side effects, making it a safe alternative treatment.

RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Comparative Effects of Cosmetic Acupuncture and Botox for Nasolabial Folds: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hong SG, Min IK, Cho JH, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2022)
71% Cosmetic Acupuncture Improvement Rate
90 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Ninety women with nasolabial folds were divided into a cosmetic acupuncture group, a botox group, and a combined group, and treatment effects were compared over 12 weeks. The wrinkle improvement rate of the cosmetic acupuncture group was 71%, with no significant difference from the botox group (78%), and the adverse event incidence was significantly lower.

Key Conclusion

Cosmetic acupuncture demonstrates wrinkle improvement effects similar to botox with fewer side effects, making it a safe alternative treatment.

Meta-Analysis Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Treatment for Neck Wrinkle Improvement

Yoo JE, Baek SH, Kwon OS, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

OR 2.84 Odds Ratio
12 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

Korean medicine cosmetic treatment demonstrates statistically significant effects on neck wrinkle improvement with a moderate level of evidence.

Meta-Analysis Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Treatment for Neck Wrinkle Improvement

Yoo JE, Baek SH, Kwon OS, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
OR 2.84 Odds Ratio
12 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

Summary

Twelve randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of Korean medicine cosmetic treatment (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, thread embedding) for neck wrinkle improvement were meta-analyzed. The neck wrinkle improvement rate of the Korean medicine treatment group was significantly higher than controls at OR 2.84 (95% CI: 1.92-4.21).

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine cosmetic treatment demonstrates statistically significant effects on neck wrinkle improvement with a moderate level of evidence.

RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Collagen Synthesis Promotion Effect of Facial Thread Embedding: A Randomized Double-Blind Study

Shin HK, Woo CH, Nam DH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

47% Collagen Increase Rate
100 subjects Number of Participants

Thread embedding promotes collagen synthesis and is effective for skin elasticity and density improvement.

RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Collagen Synthesis Promotion Effect of Facial Thread Embedding: A Randomized Double-Blind Study

Shin HK, Woo CH, Nam DH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
47% Collagen Increase Rate
100 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

One hundred women aged 30-55 were divided into a thread embedding group and a sham procedure group, and collagen density was measured by ultrasound. The thread embedding group showed a 47% increase in procollagen type I, with significant improvement in skin density.

Key Conclusion

Thread embedding promotes collagen synthesis and is effective for skin elasticity and density improvement.

Narrative Review Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Review of Skin Regeneration Mechanisms of Cosmetic Pharmacopuncture

Jang IS, Kim DH, Oh MS, et al.

Phytomedicine (2021)

23 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
4 Major Mechanisms

Herbal-based pharmacopuncture promotes skin regeneration through multiple pathways, providing scientific evidence for cosmetic Korean medicine treatment.

Narrative Review Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Review of Skin Regeneration Mechanisms of Cosmetic Pharmacopuncture

Jang IS, Kim DH, Oh MS, et al. Phytomedicine (2021)
23 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
4 Major Mechanisms

Summary

A literature review study analyzed the skin regeneration mechanisms of herbal extracts used in cosmetic pharmacopuncture. Evidence was presented that pharmacopuncture components induce skin regeneration through fibroblast activation, collagen type I and III synthesis promotion, and MMP inhibition.

Key Conclusion

Herbal-based pharmacopuncture promotes skin regeneration through multiple pathways, providing scientific evidence for cosmetic Korean medicine treatment.

Cohort Study Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Facial Elasticity Improvement Effect of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Microcurrent Treatment: A Cohort Study

Park MJ, Seo BK, Lim SH, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)

41% Combined Treatment Superiority
60 subjects Number of Participants

The combined treatment of pharmacopuncture and microcurrent demonstrates synergistic effects on facial elasticity improvement compared to monotherapy.

Cohort Study Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Facial Elasticity Improvement Effect of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Microcurrent Treatment: A Cohort Study

Park MJ, Seo BK, Lim SH, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)
41% Combined Treatment Superiority
60 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Sixty patients complaining of facial elasticity reduction were divided into a pharmacopuncture monotherapy group and a pharmacopuncture-microcurrent combined group, and followed for 10 weeks. The combined treatment group showed 41% greater elasticity improvement.

Key Conclusion

The combined treatment of pharmacopuncture and microcurrent demonstrates synergistic effects on facial elasticity improvement compared to monotherapy.