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 Study on Lower Extremity Ulcer

하지부 궤양 치험 1례

  • Kyou Young Lee (Dep. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Sangji University)
  • 이규영 (상지대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과학교실)
  • Received : 2024.01.04
  • Accepted : 2024.01.30
  • Published : 2024.02.25
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Abstract

Objectives : The aim of this study is to report a case showing rapid skin regeneration and recovery by applying Korean medicine treatment to lower extremity ulcer. Methods : We treated a female patient with idiopathic right leg ulcer by Korean medicine treatment such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Coptidis Rhizoma distillate wet dressing, and Jawoongo application. The treatment effect was evaluated by visual observation through photography, measurement of the area of the affected area, NRS(Numeral Rating Scale) for the level of discomfort, DLQI(Dermatology life quality index), and treatment satisfaction. Results : After Korean medicine treatment, recovery of skin tissue, reduction in affected area, and decrease in NRS for discomfort and DLQI were observed, and satisfaction with Korean medicine treatment was also high at 80%. Conclusions : This study shows that Korean medicine treatment can be effective in treating skin ulcers. We hope that research of Korean medicine treatment on skin ulcers will be promoted in the future.

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