The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology (한방안이비인후피부과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology (대한한방안이비인후피부과학회)
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A case of Bowen's disease improved with Mahaengeuigam-Tang

마행의감탕(麻杏薏甘湯)으로 호전을 보인 Bowen병의 치험 1례

  • Jo, So-Hyun (Dep. of Oriental Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Baek, Sang-Chul (Dep. of Oriental Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Choi, Yong-Ju (Dep. of Oriental Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Jo, Eun-Hee (Dep. of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Park, Min-Cheol (Dep. of Oriental Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Wonkwang University)
  • 조소현 (원광대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 백상철 (원광대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 최용주 (원광대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 조은희 (원광대학교 한의과대학 침구과) ;
  • 박민철 (원광대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과)
  • Received : 2012.10.05
  • Accepted : 2012.11.06
  • Published : 2012.11.25
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Abstract

Background and Objective : Bowen's disease is a type of an in situ squamous cell carcinoma. Typical type of Bowen's disease present as a gradually growing well-dermarcated erythematous plaque with an irregular border and surface crusting or scaling. This case demonstrates that Bowen's disease which had a relapse during applying the topical imiquimod can be treated by herbal medicine. Methods : A 72-year-old man patient presented with a erythematous plaque on his right medial malleolar area. The diagnosis of Bowen's disease was based on the clinical features. The chief complaints were scales, fissures, crusts and dryness of skin, erythema plaque, hyperpigmentation, bleeding, tenderness on the lesion. He was treated with Mahaengeuigam-Tang for 77 days. The severity of Bowen's disease was evaluated by visible assessment to determine the end-point of clearance. Results : After the treatment, fissures, crusts and dryness of skin and bleeding, tenderness on the lesion were vanished. Scales and erythema plaque, hyperpigmentation of the lesion little remained. Conclusions : Mahaengeuigam-Tang can be used on the treatment of skin disease which has characteristics plaques and crusts of skin.

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