Acrip Acne Medication: Is It The Ultimate Treatment? Real Results Revealed

Hello, I am Dr. Sang-ju Lee, a dermatologist. Many people suffer from acne, but body acne is often overlooked compared to facial acne. In fact, one study showed that about 50% of people with facial acne also have body acne. However, existing topical acne treatments mostly focus on the face, making it difficult to improve body acne.

Amidst this, Aklief Cream, which can treat both facial and body acne, has garnered significant attention online since its launch in 2021. Today, we will learn more about the topical acne treatment, Aklief Cream.

Aklief Cream is a cream containing the ingredient 'Roten 0.05mg'. This medication is classified as a skin softener, not an antibiotic or steroid. Acne occurs when sebum clogs pores, and Aklief Cream normalizes abnormal keratinization of pores, reducing the accumulation of comedones. Additionally, it works by reducing inflammation through anti-inflammatory action on internal inflammation, thereby treating acne.

This medication has the advantage of being able to be used more safely because it has been approved after research on both facial and body acne. Generally, the skin on the body is tougher than on the face, so you can think of Aklief Cream as a potent medication.

Aklief Cream can be used to treat various types of acne.

• Body Acne: If you have body acne, Aklief Cream can be considered as a primary option.
• Facial Acne: If existing treatments like Differin or other topical antibiotics have shown limited effectiveness, Aklief Cream can be an alternative, as it may offer more powerful acne treatment effects.
• Childhood Acne: It is approved for use in individuals aged 9 and older, so it can be considered for elementary school students who experience severe acne due to hormonal changes, albeit with limitations.

Several research results on the treatment effects of Aklief Cream have been reported.

• 12-Week Study: According to a study conducted over 12 weeks (approximately 3 months) involving more than 2,100 people, Aklief Cream reduced facial acne as early as week 1 compared to the control group. Body acne showed effects somewhat later than facial acne but was reported to have effectively decreased from week 2.

• 52-Week Long-Term Study (European Journal of Dermatology, 2019): In this study, conducted over one year, cases where facial acne was completely or significantly reduced were as follows:

  • Week 12 (approx. 3 months): 41.4%
  • Week 26 (approx. 6 months): 54.8%
  • Week 52 (approx. 1 year): 66.6%

  These study results suggest that consistent application of Aklief Cream for over a year can help treat acne.

• Blackhead Improvement Effect: Blackheads are comedones that accumulate in pores and appear dark due to oxidation. Applying Aklief Cream can help reduce blackheads through its exfoliating effect.

Aklief Cream is considered a potent medication among existing acne treatments. Therefore, caution is needed as side effects may occur if not used correctly.

• Basic Usage:
  • After washing your face and thoroughly drying your skin, it is recommended to apply a small amount to the acne-affected area once a day.
• Tips for Korean Skin:
  • Koreans tend to have more sensitive and delicate skin compared to Westerners. Therefore, it is recommended to start by mixing it 1:1 with a moisturizer and applying a small amount.
  • It is best to apply it only to the acne-affected area, just enough to barely coat the tip of a cotton swab.
  • Instead of applying it daily, it is advisable to apply it once or twice a week, observe your skin's reaction, and if it's fine, gradually increase the frequency to daily application.
  • Avoid applying a generous amount to enhance the effect.

Common side effects when using Aklief Cream include stinging, redness, peeling, and a burning sensation in the applied area. If these reactions occur, try the following:

• Stop the treatment temporarily, and restart after your skin has calmed down.
• Try diluting the medication or reducing the frequency of application.

These reactions typically appear most frequently within 4 weeks of starting treatment and tend to gradually decrease as the skin adapts to the medication over time.

Acne can be classified from mild to severe. Aklief Cream is known to be effective primarily for mild to moderate acne.

If acne is severe or if Aklief Cream alone is not effective, other treatments such as oral antibiotics (medications that reduce acne bacteria) or oral sebum control agents may be considered. In such cases, it is also possible to use Aklief Cream in conjunction with these treatments.

We have now learned more about the topical acne treatment, Aklief Cream.