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http://dx.doi.org/10.6114/jkood.2018.31.2.113

A Case of Dye-induced Contact Dermatitis Treated with Korean Medicine  

Kim, Gyung-Jun (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Gachon University)
Yoo, Hee-Jo (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Korean medicine, Gachon University)
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The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology / v.31, no.2, 2018 , pp. 113-122 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The aim of this study is to report the case improved through Korean Medicine Including Herbal Medicine with Astragali radix, Rehmannia glutinosa as main ingredients, Acupuncture and External Preparation on the treatment of contact dermatitis. Methods : A patient with contact dermatitis was diagnosed through Korean Medicine and treated with Herbal Medicine with Astragali radix, Rehmannia glutinosa as main ingredients, Acupuncture and External preparation. The Degree of itching was assessed with Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) and the severity of wheals and redness on lesion site was assessed through photography. Results : VAS decreased from 9 to 1 and wheals and redness on lesion site was disappeared. Conclusions : According to the result, These findings suggest that Korean Medicine can be effective for the treatment of contact dermatitis.
Keywords
Contact dermatitis; Visual Analogue Scale(VAS); Herbal medicine; Acupuncture; External preparation;
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