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 Whole-body Xerotic Eczema Treatment Improved by Korean Medicine : Focus on Bangpoongtongseong-san Gagam, Yukmijihwang-tang Gagam

한의 치료로 호전된 전신 건성 습진 치험 1례 : 방풍통성산가감(防風通聖散加减), 육미지황탕가감(六味地黃湯加减)을 중심으로

  • Jeong-Hwa Oh (Dept. of korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, Clinical Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Hwa-Jung Yoon (Dept. of korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, Clinical Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
  • 오정화 (동의대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과학 교실) ;
  • 윤화정 (동의대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과학 교실)
  • Received : 2024.01.09
  • Accepted : 2024.01.31
  • Published : 2024.02.25
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Bangpoongtongseong-san Gagam and Yukmijihwang-tang Gagam on whole-body xerotic eczema. Methods : We treated a 63-year-old male patient who has whole-body xerotic eczema by Korean medicine. He was treated from August 23rd, 2023 to November 22th, 2023. The treatment applied was acupuncture, pharmacopuncture and herbal medicine including 'Bangpoongtongseong-san Gagam' and 'Yukmijihwang-tang Gagam'. The evaluation was conducted by photo comparison, Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) and Dermatology Life Quality Index(DLQI). Results : After three months of treatment, the symptoms were disappeared. The itching and heat sensation decreased, and redness also disappeared. VAS of discomfort was decreased from 10 to 0. DLQI was also decreased. Conclusions : Bangpoongtongseong-san Gagam and Yukmijihwang-tang Gagam helped to relieve the itching and heat of whole-body xerotic eczema.

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