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http://dx.doi.org/10.6114/jkood.2016.29.2.112

A Case of Pemphigus vulgaris with Generalized Pruritus  

Lee, Sung-Eun (Dept. of Oriental Medical Opthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, Don-eui university)
Yoon, Hwa-Jung (Dept. of Oriental Medical Opthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, Don-eui university)
Ko, Woo-Shin (Dept. of Oriental Medical Opthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology, Don-eui university)
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The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology / v.29, no.2, 2016 , pp. 112-122 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this report is to know the effect of Korean medical treatments on pemphigus vulgaris with generalized pruritus. Methods : We treated a 44-years-old woman patient with pemphigus vulgaris on the whole body with Korean medicine. After Korean medical treatment for 17 weeks, we measured the extinction of blisters and decrease of pruritus. We recorded pictures of changes on symptoms. Results & Conclusions : The symptoms of pemphigus vulgaris were significantly improved. The blisters and itching were decreased and skin damages were almost recovered. Thus Korean medical treatments are effective on pemphigus vulgaris.
Keywords
Pemphigus vulgaris; Generalized Pruritus; Korean medical treatment;
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