• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.29 no.3
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• pp.217-230
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• 2016

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Jung-an acupuncture on the sequelae of peripheral facial palsy.Methods : Five patients suffering from sequelae of peripheral facial palsy were treated with Jung-an acupuncture. House-Brackmann grade system, the scale of Peitersen grades and picture, before and after the Jung-an acupuncture treatment were compared to evaluate its treatment efficacy.Results : House-Brackmann total grade of all subjects were improvement and Peitersen grades of all subjects were improvement. In two cases, the patients had improvement in synkinesisConclusions : This study showed that Jung-an Acupuncture treatment can be effective in improving functional and psychological outcome even for sequelae of peripheralfacial palsy. Randomized-controlled trial for further evaluation is necessary to verify the results and findings of this study.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.75-84
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• 2015

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the oriental medical treatment on erythema multiforme caused by acute tonsillitis. Methods : Patient who has been ill Acute tonsillitis suffers from erythema, edema, pruritus, burning sensation of systemic skin. The patient was admitted to Dunsan oriental hospital for 7 days and was treated with oriental medicine(acupuncture, herbal-medicine, and vapor treatment). To evaluate the results of this treatment, the improvement of symptoms(erythema, pruritus, burning sensation) was identified by patient's subjective expression and in lesion-symptom improvement. Results : The symptoms caused by acute tonsillitis on total skin were improved. Conclusions : This study shows that the oriental medical treatment effects on the erythema multiforme caused by acute tonsillitis. Also, the public suggests that the correlation between the skin and tonsil.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.182-188
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• 2016

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of low level laser therapy and acupuncture on hair loss. Methods : The patient with alopecia caused by bed sore and alopecia areata was treated with 29 times of laser therapy, acupuncture and took herbal medicine during about 3 months. The treatment effect was evaluated by standardized photography. Results : Hair loss had shown a marked improvement. Entire scalp had been replaced with new hairs. Conclusions : LLLT(low level laser therapy) is effective method for treating alopecia. It can shorten the length of treatment of alopecia.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.78-94
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• 2016

Objectives : This study was carried out to analyze the trends of clinical studies of allergic contact dermatitis published in the Journal of Korean Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology. Methods : We studied 10 research papers on allergic contact dermatitis published in JKOOD. We analyzed about experiment methods, pharmacodynamic effects, therapeutic effects in published papers. Results : 1. The number of searched journal is 10 papers. 2. All experiments was performed using DNCB primed mouse. To demonstrate therapeutic effect of drugs, previous researches observed dermatological and histopathogical conditions, erythema, melasma, white blood cell count, Lymphocyte ratio to white blood cell. 3. Most of drugs have heat-clearing and detoxifying effects. 4. Every drugs have positive effect in treating allergic contact dermatitis. Conclusions : Figuring out how experiment proceeded and tendency of drugs in researching allergic contact dermatitis is significance of this paper. Further research about drugs and their treating methods should be carried out to improve curative effectiveness for allergic contact dermatitis.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.233-238
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• 2009

Objective : To carry out the oriental medicine treatment on a patient with oculomotor nerve palsy accompanied by Diabetes mellitus complication history Methods : We conducted one patient with oculomotor nerve palsy at Won-Kwang University Kwang-Ju Oriental Medical Hospital. We treated patient by herbal medicine, acupuncture, etc. Results : We had an effect that one patient's symptom had improved. Conclusion : We suggest that the oriental medical treatment and management have an effect with oculomotor nerve palsy accompanied by DM complication history.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.130-139
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• 2020

Objectives : The aim of this study is to report the effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for patient with ophthalmoplegia in Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Methods : A patient with ophthalmoplegia treated with herbal medicine, cupping therapy and acupuncture(including pharmacopuncture, electroacupuncture). We used photographs of eye movement to evaluate the changes in symptoms, Scott and Kraft score of left eye, visual field test for measuring peripheral visual field, subjective symptom, and VAS for headache, subjective symptom. Results : After treatment, Scott and Kraft score increase from -4 to -2. Visual field of left side improved from 45° to 80°. Also, other symptoms such as diploma, dizziness, headache, gait disturbance was also improved. There are no adverse effects and no relapse of ophthalmoplegia after 20 days of discharge. Conclusions : This case report suggests that Korean Medicine Treatment can be effective for patient with ophthalmoplegia in Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.134-154
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• 2017

Objectives : The objective of this study is to analyze the research of Korean medicine for the treatment of sinusitis. Methods : We searched domestic journals for this analysis with the title 'Sinusitis, Rhinosinusitis, Biyeon(鼻淵)'. We searched 'KISS, OASIS, Korean traditional knowledge portal'. Results : Total numbers of searched articles are 103. We selected 14 papers; 5 systematic reviews, 9 clinical trials. Systematic reviews deal with cause, treatment, herbal medicine and acu-points of sinusitis. Clinical trials deal with treatment cases of Korean medicine which are failed to treatment of western medicine which is antibiotics and surgery. Conclusions : Positive effect of Korean medicine on sinusitis is reported but cases are less and research cases are limited. We conclude that well-designed clinical studies are needed.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.31 no.4
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• pp.108-116
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• 2018

Objectives : A Report on the Improvement of korean medical treatment of Secondary Raynaud's Syndrome Caused by Systemic Sclerosis. Methods : We treated a Secondary Raynaud's syndrome 59-year-old woman with herbal medicine and acupuncture treatment for 3 months. The evaluation of treatment was confirmed by photographs before and after treatment, VAS, and palm skin temperature. Results : After treatment, the color of both fingernails and finger skins recovered from white to purplish red, and Raynaud phenomenon and palm flaring were decreased. VAS decreased from 8 to 2 and palm skin temperature increased by left hand 1.4 degrees right hand 1.2 degrees. Conclusions : It was shown that korean medical treatment was effective in the conservative treatment of Secondary Raynaud's syndrome caused by systemic sclerosis.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.186-195
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• 2015

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the efficacy of using oriental medical treatment withMelonis Calyxvomiting therapy for sudden sensorineural hearing loss(SSNHL).Methods : We experienced one case of SSNHL treated with oriental medical treatment(acupuncture, herbal medicine) andMelonis Calyxvomiting therapy(MCVT). MCVT is a traditional treatment, which induces vomiting by eatingMelonis Calyxpowder with water. To evaluate the results of this treatment, we measured the hearing recovery, decrease of tinnitus and vertigo. The degree of hearing improvement was evaluated by Siegel's Criteria. Decrease of tinnitus and vertigo was assessed by Visual Analogue Scale(VAS).Results : The pure tone 5 frequency average improved by 39㏈(marked recovery, from 64㏈ to 25㏈). VAS of tinnitus decreased from 10 to 1, and vertigo decreased from 4 to 0.Conclusions : This study suggests that using MCVT with oriental medical treatment is effective on SSNHL.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.119-126
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• 2013

Objective : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Traditional Korean medical treatments on syringoma. Methods : We used herbal medication, acupuncture and cupping therapy for treatment. To evaluate the results of the treatment, we observed the patient's photoscopic findings. Results : The patient's objective symptoms showed noticeable improvement after treatment for 24days. We also found to be in good condition 21days after the treatment. Conclusions : Korean medical treatment was effective to improve the syringoma symptoms. It is necessary to have more cases and long term observation.