• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.104-110
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• 2011

Objectives : We report a case of Erythema Nodosum on lower extremities which was by acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment. Methods : We treated a female patient who has erythema nodosom, edema at lower extremities and arthralgia with acupuncture and Moktongdaean-tang.. To evaluate the results of this treatment, we observed shape and number of Erythema Nodosum. We measured circumference of left ankle. We used visual analogue scale(VAS) of arthralgia. Results : Erythema Nodosum on lower extremities, Edema of both ankle were subsided. Arthralgia was gradually disappered. Conclusions : Acupuncture and Moktongdaean-tang have improved the signs and symptoms of Erythema Nodosum case. It is concluded that acupuncture, herbal medicine treatment is considerably effective on Erythema Nodosum.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.271-277
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• 2001

Erythema nodosum is a nodular erythematous eruption predominently limited to the pretibial area but occasionally involving the arms or other areas. That is clinical entity defined easily but there are many different opinions about histopathologic findings, Recently erythema nodosum is characterized histopathologically by a septal panniculitis in which the fibrous septa of subcutaneous fat become inflamed. Erythema nodosum has been known to be frequently associated with some kinds of drugs, infections with streptococci, mycobacteria but in $60\%$, no cause is found, Treatment of erythema nodosum consists of supportive care and elimination of underlying causes. Because spontaneous resolution of the lesions can occur in 3 to 6 weeks. Although there are trial treatments are applied to erythema nodosum, ego corticosteroids, NSAIDs, potassium iodine, there isn't any definite. So We report a case of erythema nodosum which was not relieved by NSAIDS but by experimental acupuncture treatment.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.39-49
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• 1997

Erythema nodosum is a nodular erythematous eruption usually limited to the low extremities. Erythema nodosum seems to be Gwadungjun(瓜藤纏) and Damp-heat flow(濕毒流注) in oriental medicine. The symptom of erythema nodosum is similar to that of Gwadungjun, so we investigated the literatures of oriental medicine and recet medicine. The results were summarized as follows; 1. In Oriental medicine, erythema nodosum regarded as Damp-heat flow and Gwadungjun. 2. Inflammatory nodus of lower extremity, ie, similar to Gwadungjun, Damp-heat flow, Bichonbal(비천發), Samnibal(三里發), Ududok(魚두毒), etc. 3. Erythema nodosum results from inner damp-heat(內有濕熱), affection due to pathogenic wind(外感風邪). 4. Treatment is to clear away heat(淸熱), remove dampness(利濕), heat from blood(凉血), cold-damp(祛寒), and promote blood flood(活血通絡). 5. We can use Bangpungtongsungsan(防風通聖散), Sopunghwa1hyultang(疏風活血湯), and Danguijumtongtang(當歸拈通湯), etc.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.19-22
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• 2005

Background and Objectives : While considerable progress has been made in enhancing the quality of laryngoscopy and image processing, the evaluation of laryngeal erythema is still based on the clinician's judgement. The purpose of this study is to quantitatively measure the degree of erythema and to examine the relationship with clinical grading. Materials and Methods : Color images of larynx from 100 subjects were captured from video-documented examinations of laryngoscopy. The amount of erythema within the digitized larynx image was quantified using software developed and was compared with a grading system (0 to 3 scale) based on visual inspection by 4 experienced clinicians. The results were compared by deriving Kappa, Kendall and Spearman statistic. Results : There was high intra-observer(R=0.402-0.755) and inter-observer correlation (R=0.789). Among parameters, the red composite value had most remarkable agreement with clinical grading(R=0.827). Conclusion : The result suggest that the computer based analysis of laryngeal erythema can provide quantiative data on degree of erythema and the basis for further development of an expert system.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.83-91
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• 2012

Background and Objective : Erythema nodosum-like lesions in patients with Behcet's disease is a reactive dermatosis that occurs in response to various stimuli, such as bacterial, fungal and viral infections, drugs and malignancies. We observed and treated a case of erythema nodosum-like lesions with Behcet's disease. We present this case because there were no former reports of erythema nodosum-like lesions with Behcet's disease treated by herbal medicine. Methods : The patient was a 28-year-old. The chief complains were erythema, nodose, edema, burning sensation, tenderness on both legs, forearms and feet, arthralgia and genital ulcers. She was treated with Wolbi-Tang for eleven days. We diagnosed the medication according to the results of manual abdominal examination of the patient. We used the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS). Results : After the treatment the grade of VAS was decreased and clinical symptoms were improved. Conclusions : Wolbi-Tang can be used on the treatment of erythema nodosum-like lesions with Behcet's disease.

• Annals of dermatology
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• v.30 no.6
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• pp.688-693
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• 2018

Background: There are few pharmacologic options to reduce erythema and flushing in patients with recalcitrant erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR). We previously reported two cases of refractory flushing and erythema of rosacea that were successfully treated with intradermal botulinum toxin injection, and additional research is needed to prove the efficacy and safety of this treatment. Objective: To report the efficacy and safety of botulinum toxin injection as an aid in persistent erythema of rosacea patients. Methods: A total of 20 Korean patients with recalcitrant ETR were enrolled to receive treatment by injection of botulinum toxin. Patients received one treatment of intradermal botulinum toxin injection and were assessed 1, 2, 4, and 8 weeks after treatment. The severity of erythema and telangiectasia was investigated by a non-treating physician, and the Erythema Index (EI) was assessed by mexameter at each visit. Patient satisfaction and any adverse events were also assessed at each visit. Results: 17 patients completed all follow-up visits and were included in the analysis. Intradermal injection of botulinum toxin significantly reduced erythema severity and EI in ETR patients. Patients reported a satisfaction score of $2.94{\pm}0.56$ at 8 weeks after treatment. Except for three patients who discontinued the study early due to inconvenience of facial muscle paralysis, 17 patients participating in the final analysis did not report side effects except injection pain at the time of the procedure. Conclusion: Intradermal injection of botulinum toxin can be used as an effective and relatively safe adjuvant agent for recalcitrant and persistent erythema of ETR patients.

• Journal of Korean Medical Ki-Gong Academy
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.127-148
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• 2003

This paper includes five cases about patient with pruritus and erythema by External Gi-Gong Therapy(EKT) for two days. We judged the patient who has pruritus and erythema, and treated them with External Gi-Gong Therapy(EKT). EKT has always been part of the medical Gi-Gong practice. EKT refers to the process by which a Gi-Gong practitioner directs his intention, or emits his Gi energy, to help others break Gi blockages and induce the sick Gi out of the body so as to alleviate the pain, abate the disease, and balance the flow of Gi. We expect that External Gi-Gong Therapy is effective for patient with pruritus and erythema.

• 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.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.1-6
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• 2012

Purpose : This study is to investigate the modulatory effects to the ultraviolet induced erythema of pain processing system. Methods : Thirty six healthy volunteers were divided into none treatment group (n=6), indomethacine group (n=6), subsensory level electrical stimulation group (n=6), sensory level electrical stimulation group (n=6), motor level electrical stimulation group (n=6), noxious level electrical stimulation group (n=6). Subjects were induced erythema for three times minimal erythema dose (MED) at upper arm of dermatome C6 level. Each experimental group had mechanical pain threshold (MPT), electrical pain threshold (EPT), thermal pain threshold (TPT). Results : This study revealed that we observed that pain thresholds were significantly correlated with each other in pain processing system. The effect of electrical stimulation levels evaluates were shown to be significant differences pain control effect in electrical stimulation group (sensory, motor level electrical stimulation groups) more than indomethacine group, subsensory level and control group. Conclusion : In this study, it was found that the effect of ultraviolet induced erythema of pain control by modulatory electrical stimulation.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.124-131
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• 2023

Objectives : The aim of this study is to report the improvement of symptoms in patients with systemic erythema multiforme through Korean medicine treatment. Methods : We treated 51 years old male patient who diagnosed with erythema multiforme for 15 days with acupuncture, herbal medicine, pharmacopucture, cupping therapy and Hwangryunhaedok-tang wet dressing therapy. We used two herbal medicine; Hwabanhaedok-tang for first 10 days and Danggwieumja for another 5 days. Improvement of symptoms was evaluated by Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) and photography of lesions. Results : Most of the erythema disappeared, leaving only pigmentation. Subjective symptoms of patients such as itching, hot flash, dryness were decreased from VAS 7 to VAS 1-2. Conclusions : We found that Korean medicine treatment including herbal medicine, acupuncture was effective in improving systemic acute erythema multiforme.