• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.75-83
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• 2003

Background : Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a small-vessel vasculitis characterized by palpable purpura, abdominal pain, hematuria, and arthalgia. The exact etiology remain unknown despite a long and intensive research, but the findings showes immune mechanism is involved in the pathogenesis of this disease. The main clinical manifestations are skin rash, abdominal symptoms, joint symptoms, and renal involvement. And the existence of renal involvement influences on the course and prognosis of the Henoch-Schonlein purpura Objective : To demonstrate the therapeutic effect of herbal medicine(Kamiguibiondamtang) on parents with Henoch-Schonlein purpura Method : We treated two cases of Henoch-Schonlein purpura in a nine-year old male and a twenty-year old female, who showed multiple petechiae and ecchymoses on both extrimities with Kamiguibiondamtang. Result : A nine-year old male recovered completely and a twenty-year old female improved. Conclusion : We repert that we had good effects of herbal medicine treatment on two cases of Henoch-Schonlein purpura.