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http://dx.doi.org/10.6114/jkood.2015.28.4.215

A Case of Honyoja : Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris with good response to Korean Medicine  

Sim, Sung-Yong (SangWol Korean Clinic)
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The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology / v.28, no.4, 2015 , pp. 215-220 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective : The patient presented with a week history of orange-eryhtematous follicular hyperkeratotic papules in facial and skull part.Methods : Korean medicinePalMul-tang八物湯 was used and Aroma ointment and Retinoid lotion were used together.Results : After 6 months therapy, she experienced remarkable improvement of symptoms.Conclusions : Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (PRP) is belong to 'Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (PRP) is belong to 'Honyoja狐尿刺'in Korean medicine, and we can expect a relatively good treatment effect.
Keywords
Pityriasis rubra pilaris; Honyoja;
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