• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2023

Objective This study aimed to compare two cases of hyperhidrosis treated with herbal medicines. Methods This study included two children with hyperhidrosis who visited Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital. One patient was treated with Okbyungpoong-tang gagam and the other with Daeshiho-tang. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores for symptoms were evaluated before and after treatment. The characteristics, symptoms, and progression of treatment of each patient were evaluated and compared. Results After treatment, the patients showed a remarkable improvement in their main symptoms, and their constipation was relieved. Conclusion This case study showed that hyperhidrosis in two children improved significantly with herbal medicine. Furthermore, herbal medicine was effective in improving the accompanying symptoms, including constipation.