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http://dx.doi.org/10.7778/jpkm.2019.33.3.042

A Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Hyperhidrosis  

Lee, Shin Hee (Department of Korean Pediatrics, Daegu Korean Medicine Hospital of Daegu Haany University)
Baek, Jung Han (Department of Korean Pediatrics, Daegu Korean Medicine Hospital of Daegu Haany University)
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The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine / v.33, no.3, 2019 , pp. 42-55 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives The purpose of this study is to figure out the tendency of the commonly-used-pattern-identification and treatment for Hyperhidrosis by reviewing Korean clinical studies. Methods 18 articles which were published from August, 2004 to December, 2018. were obtained from the National discovery for science leader (NDSL), Research information sharing service (RISS), and Oriental medicine advanced searching integrated system (OASIS) by using keyword 'hyperhidrosis'. Results The most commonly-used-pattern-identification were the patterns with 'Heart' and 'Spleen-stomach'. Hyungbangsabaek-san and Taeeumjowi-tang were the most frequently used herbal medicine. The most common acupoints was LI4. The most common method of assessment was VAS. Conclusions This study identifies the most common pattern identification and treatment for hyperhidrosis. Developing systematic standards of pattern identification and treatment can be possible with further studies.
Keywords
Hyperhidrosis; Pattern-Identification; Herbal medicine; Acupuncture;
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