• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.33 no.1
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• pp.59-75
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate the domestic study trends on dermatosis gravidarum treated with herbal medicine. Methods: We searched for studies of dermatosis gravidarum treated with herbal medicine published until September 2019, through 6 Korean web databases. After searching studies, we analyzed selected studies. Results: As a result, eight studies were included in this study, all of which were case reports. Three studies used herbal medicine alone, three studies used herbal medicine with acupuncture, and two studies used herbal medicine with other treatment. In all of eight studies, herbal medicine treatment was effective for dermatosis gravidarum. Conclusion: This study shows that herbal medicine could be helpful in treating dermatosis gravidarum. However, in order to consolidate the foundation of herbal medicine treatment for dermatosis gravidarum, more case reports and high-quality clinical researches are needed.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.195-202
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• 2005

Purpose　：　The purpose of this study is to report clinical management of acute　dermatitis patient during the period of pregnancy by oriental medicine.　Methods : Generally acute dermatitis is treated by corticosteroids, antibiotics,　antihistamines ec. But the use of these drugs may affect pregnancy women　adversely. So we think that oriental medical therapy is useful to treat a pregnancy　women who has acute dermatitis. We experienced a case of acute dermatitis patient　during the period of pregnancy. In the beginning of treatment, she has severe　itching, burning sensation, bulla, papule. We treated her with herbal medicine and normal saline wet dressing. Results : After treatment during 10days(admission treatment-herb medication, normal saline wet dressing), her symptoms was improved fairly After that she took herb medicine for a month, and all of her symptoms was disappeared. So she was satisfied with the result. Conclusion : Dermatosis gravidarum is a pregnancy-associated disease, which include itching, papule, eczema ec. It is generally due to blood deficiency(血虛)　under pregnancy condition. So samooltang is effective on dermatitis under blood deficiency.