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http://dx.doi.org/10.6114/jkood.2018.31.2.086

Review of Clinical Studies on Korean Medicine for Acne Scar  

Jea, Ha-Kyung (Dept. of Oriental Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University)
Hwang, Mi-Ri (Dept. of Oriental Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University)
Ahn, Jae-Hyun (Dept. of Oriental Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University)
Jung, Hyun-A (Dept. of Oriental Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon University)
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The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology / v.31, no.2, 2018 , pp. 86-103 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study is to analyze various Korean medical treatments on acne scar and to propose better methods on clinical studies and effective treatments. Methods : Key word 'Acne Scar', published year '2010-2018' were searched on three domestic database systems (RISS, KISS, NDSL). Results : Among 9 studies, 8 studies were case reports and 1 study was comparative study. The treatment used in 9 studies were acupuncture(Subcision, Microneedle Therapy System, laser), pharmacopuncture, external application, dermabrasion, high frequency therapy. 7 out of 9 studies used more than 2 different treatments. The most popular treatment method was 'subcision', followed by 'MTS'. The most popular methods of assessment was QGASC. All studies using assessment methods measuring the severity of acne scar reported improvement, though only 1 study was proved to be statistically different. 1 study reported the side effect, and other 4 studies reported flushing, itching, pain. Conclusions : This study shows the effectiveness of Korean medical treatment on acne scar. It will be expected to use this various treatments and study methods for treating acne scar with Korean medicine, and conducting further clinical studies with higher credibility and reproducibility.
Keywords
Acne scar; Acne; Korean medicine; Review; Clinical studies;
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