• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.35-39
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• 2022

The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Jaungo and acupuncture and debridement for severe pressure ulcer in the elderly. Two Elderly patients with stage 4 pressure ulcer in the sacral region were eligible to participate in this study. Dressing using Jaungo was applied twice a day, and acupuncture was applied 4 times a week along the boundary between the normal epidermis and the pressure ulcer granulation tissue in contact with the pressure ulcer interface. Debridement was performed after partial or total removal, if necessary, under the judgment of the attending physician.In both cases, stage 4 pressure sores in the sacrum covered with crusts were cured in 193 days and 223 days, respectively, and no side effects were reported during treatment. This study shows that Jaungo and acupuncture and debridement may represent effective to treat pressure ulcer. but further studies are needed.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.1-7
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• 2016

Objectives The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medical treatment on an infant with burn injury. Methods We treated the infant suffering from burn injury by Korean medical treatment such as acupuncture, Hwangryunhaedoktang extract, Jaungo dressing from March 15th, 2016 to March 26th, 2016. This efficacy of treatment was evaluated with observation. Results After this treatment, burn wound size was reduced and skin tissue regeneration was accelerated. As time passes, pigmentation was faded. Conclusions This case report showed that the Korean medical treatment is effective in the treatment of pediatric burn. However further case studies are still required to confirm these findings.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.36 no.3
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• pp.419-426
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• 2015

Objectives This study reports three cases of pressure ulcer treated with Hwangryunhaedok-tang pharmacopuncture. Methods Three patients with pressure ulcers were treated by Hwangryunhaedok-tang pharmacopuncture and Jaungo at the Oriental Medicine Hospital of Daejeon University. Hwangryunhaedok-tang pharmacopuncture and Jaungo was administrated once a day with simple dressing. Thereafter, we observed the pressure ulcers macroscopically. Results and Conclusions After 3 weeks, wound sizes were reduced and tissue regeneration was accelerated. In conclusion, Hwangryunhaedok-tang pharmacopuncture and Jaungo are effective to treat pressure ulcers, but more studies will be required to validate its use in pressure ulcers.

• Journal of Korean Traditional Oncology
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.11-24
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• 2020

Objective : Radiodermatitis is a common sequelae in 95% of patients receiving radiation therapy, which is important to be well managed as it can affect the patient's quality of life as well as the cancer treatment schedule. The aim of this study is to review and summarize the interventions available for the treatment of acute radiodermatitis, including traditional Korean medicine, and to propose treatment algorithms for clinicians. Methods : To collect studies about managements for radiodermatitis, domestic and foreign database were used such as Korean journal of traditional knowledge portal (KTKP), Korean studies information service system (KISS), national discovery or science leaders (NDSL), and oriental medicine advance searching integrated system (OASIS), Pubmed, Google scholar and Scopus. Results : Thirty-two studies were selected. There were nine studies on usual care and dressing, eleven studies on chemical agents, two studies on biological preparations, and ten studies on herbal medicines. Conclusion : Hygienic options and dressings have proved to be useful in the management of radiodermatitis. Chemical agents such as corticosteroid, statin, and topical antibiotic agent have proved to alleviate symptoms and severity, regenerate damaged skin, and prevent secondary infection. In biological preparations, EGF (epidermal growth factor) and GM-CSF (granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor) could be used to protect skin and prevent radiodermatitis. For herbal medicines, Calendula, catechin, β-sitosterol, and Jaungo (紫雲膏) may be effective for symptoms including pain, itching, and burning sensation induced by radiation therapy. Because of some research with conflicting results, further studies are needed to propose an algorithm for more optimal treatments.