Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.14374/HFS.2022.30.1.27

Case Report of the Pityriasis Rosea Patient with Pruritus Treated by Korean Medicine Treatment alone  

Lee, Kyoungeun (College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Kim, Jungpil (College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Jeong, Seonhyung (College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Ahn, Joon (Misoro Oriental Clinic)
Jeong, Hyein (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Kim, Kyounghan (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Jang, Insoo (Department of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Choi, Yoomin (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Oh, Yongtaek (Department of Diagnostic, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Publication Information
Herbal Formula Science / v.30, no.1, 2022 , pp. 27-36 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective : The purpose of this study is to present a case report with the adult patient who needed active treatment of pityriasis rosea with severe pruritus, and did not respond to steroid treatment in the preceding month. Methods : The subject is an adult patient with pityriasis rosea over the age of 40 without any other diseases. We administered Korean medicine treatment with Bangpungtongseong-san (防⾵通聖散) and acupuncture. The effects of the treatment were evaluated via scales including Pruritus score, Pityriasis Rosea Severity Score (PRSS), and picture. Results : After the treatment Pruritus score/PRSS index of the case changed from 8/20 to 0/0. No other severe adverse reactions were reported. No more recurrence or pruritus was confirmed in follow-up. Conclusions : Korean medicine treatment with Bangpungtongseong-san showed marked improvement in pruritus and skin symptoms of pityriasis rosea in need of active care. With the lack of existing clinical reports of pityriasis rosea, we found that Korean medicine treatment could be an effective way, and it is expected that Bangpungtongseong-san could be administered to pityriasis rosea patients. Randomized-controlled trial for further evaluation will be needed in the future.
Keywords
Pityriasis rosea; Pruritus; Korean medicine; Bangpungtongseong-san; Case report;
Citations & Related Records
Times Cited By KSCI : 5  (Citation Analysis)
연도 인용수 순위
1 Contreras-Ruiz J, Peternel S, Jimenez Gutierrez C, Culav-Koscak I, Reveiz L, Silbermann-Reynoso ML. Interventions for pityriasis rosea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019;30(10):CD005068.
2 Chuh AAT. Diagnostic criteria for pityriasis rosea - a prospective case control study for assessment of validity. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003;17: 101-103.   DOI
3 Textbook Compilation Committee of National University of Traditional Korean Dermatology & Surgery. Textbook of Traditional Korean Dermatology & Surgery. Busan:Sunwo. 2007:586-8.
4 Drago F, Ciccarese G, Rebora A, Parodi A. Pityriasis rosea and pityriasis rosea-like eruption: can they be distinguished? J Dermatol. 2014;41(9): 864-5.   DOI
5 Kim HJ, Ji YS, Lee SM, Jeon JH, Kim YI. A Systematic Review of Clinical Study of Bee Venom Acupuncture. The Acupuncture. 2013;30(4):151-159.
6 Chuh A, Zawar V, Sciallis G, Kempf W. A position statement on the management of patients with pityriasis rosea. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2016;30(10):1670-1681.   DOI
7 Lee KH, Chang GT. Three Cases Report of Children Psoriasis treated by Bangpungtongsungsan. 2009;23(3):207-216.
8 Shin SH, Yun JM, Heo JE, Ko WS, Yoon HJ. A Case Study on Steroid Rebound Phenomenon after Steroids Treatment for Pompholyx. J Korean Med Ophthalmol Otolaryngol Dermatol. 2014;27(3): 155-161.   DOI
9 Park MJ, Yang JY, Kim SH, Cho KH, Moon SK, Kwon SW, et al. A Case Study of a Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Patient Treated by Korean-Western Cooperative Treatment. J Int Korean Med. 2018; 39(2):159-164.   DOI
10 Lim KM, Song JH, Choi JH, Kim JH, Jung MY, Park SY. Effects of Three Types of GagamBangpungtongseong-san(Except Talcum) on the Atopic Dermatitis in Mice. 2020;33(3):1-26.   DOI
11 Kim HD, Won TH, Seo PS, Yoon NH, Park SD. Suspected Case of Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome Due to Topical Steroid. Korean Journal of Dermatology. 2007;45(9):947-50.
12 Talactac MR, Chowdhury MY, Park ME, Weeratunga P, Kim TH, Cho WK, et al. Antiviral Effects of Novel Herbal Medicine KIOM-C, on Diverse Viruses. PLoS One. 2015;10(5):e0125357.   DOI
13 Sabouri Ghannad M, Mohammadi A, Safiallahy S, Faradmal J, Azizi M, Ahmadvand Z. The Effect of Aqueous Extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra on Herpes Simplex Virus 1. Jundishapur J Microbiol. 2014;7(7):e11616.   DOI
14 Sartim MA, Menaldo DL, Sampaio SV. Immunotherapeutic potential of Crotoxin: anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. J Venom Anim Toxins Incl Trop Dis. 2018;24:39.   DOI
15 Leung AKC, Lam JM, Leong KF, Hon KL. Pityriasis Rosea: An Updated Review. Curr Pediatr Rev. 2020.
16 Alame MM, Chamsy DJ, Zaraket H. Pityriasis rosea-like eruption associated with ondansetron use in pregnancy. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2018;84(5): 1077-1080.   DOI
17 Jung MY, Kim MJ, Kim DS, Park YH, Kim JH, Park SY, et al. Pityriasis rosea: Report of 1 Case Treated by Oriental Medicine. J Korean Med Ophthalmol Otolaryngol Dermatol. 2007;20(3):268-75.
18 Kwak JY, Lee YH, Shin SH, Ahn JH, Kim MH, Choi IH. Three cases of Pityriasis Rosea in Child treated with Eunkyo-san. J Korean Med Ophthalmol Otolaryngol Dermatol. 2017;30(2):155-164.   DOI
19 Baek JO, Kim M, Roh JY, Lee JR, Lee AY. The Effect of Oral Famciclovir in Pityriasis Rosea. Korean Journal of Dermatology. 2007;45(12): 1240-1245.
20 Shin KH. Pharmacological action of steroids. Educational course. 2002;2002(0):3-5.