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http://dx.doi.org/10.7778/jpkm.2013.27.4.068

A Case Report of Hands and Feet Hyperhidrosis  

Park, Jem Ma (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University)
Choi, Seon Wook (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University)
Chae, Jung Won (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongshin University)
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The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine / v.27, no.4, 2013 , pp. 68-76 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effects of Korean medical treatment on the patient with hands and feet Hyperhidrosis. Methods A 9-year-old female patient, who was suffering from Hyperhidrosis on both hands and feet, was treated by Korean herbal medicine (Dangguisayuk-tang gami), acupuncture (Joksamri, Taegyue, Taechoong, Souboo hyul symmetricaly) and moxibustion on the abdomen (Joongwan). Also, VAS scales were used to check the improvement. Results About treating for two months, the patient's hyperhidrosis on both hands and feet were improved by Korean herbal medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion on the abdomen. Conclusions This study showed that Korean medical treatments can be an effective for the hands and feet Hyperhidrosis.
Keywords
Hands and feet hyperhidrosis; Korean herbal medicine (Dangguisayuk-tang gami); Acupuncture; Moxibustion on the abdomen;
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