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http://dx.doi.org/10.6114/jkood.2016.29.3.231

A Case of Liver Cirrhosis Patient`s Senile Pruritus Treated by External Preparation Containing Ponciri fructus and Radix lithospermi  

Park, In-Hae (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Won-kwang University)
Moon, Goo (Department of Internal Medicine of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Won-kwang University)
Kim, Hyo-Rin (Department of Internal Medicine of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Won-kwang University)
Kim, June-Hyun (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, College of Korean Medicine, Won-kwang University)
Hong, Seok-Hoon (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology of Korean Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Won-kwang University)
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The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology / v.29, no.3, 2016 , pp. 231-239 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : Pruritus is a skin disorder that usually occurs in the elderly. The purpose of this study is to report the effect of external preparation containing Ponciri fructus and Radix lithospermi on senile pruritus and xeroderma with liver cirrhosis.Methods : We treated 85-years-old liver cirrhosis patient suffered from itching sensation on the whole body with external preparation containing Ponciri fructus and Radix lithospermi and oral administration of Sodalgeonbitang for 37 days.Results : Despite discontinuing western medical treatment of topical steroids and oral antihistamine, pruritus and erythema of the patient were significantly improved.Conclusions : As for external application, decoction of Ponciri fructus and Radix lithospermi might be effective used for treatment senile pruritus and xeroderma.
Keywords
Senile pruritus; Ponciri fructus; Radix lithospermi;
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