The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology (한방안이비인후피부과학회지)
- Volume 16 Issue 2
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- Pages.212-220
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- 2003
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- 1738-6640(pISSN)
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- 2234-4020(eISSN)
Efficacy of Hominis Placenta Aqua-acupuncture Solution in the Treatment of Melasma
자하거 약침을 이용한 기미 환자 치료에 대한 임상연구
- Published : 20031100
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Hominis Placenta Aqua-acupuncture Solution in patients of melasma. Methods: The treatment was performed twice weekly in 15 volunteer patients for 8 weeks by Hominis Placenta Aqua-acupuncture Solution. We used Melasma Area and Severity Index(MASI) to evaluate the severity of melasma. Results: MASI score was decreased from A to B and the significant clinical improvement was proved compared to before treatment. Conclusions: On the basis of this study, Hominis Placenta Aqua-acupuncture Solution is an effective treatment of melasma.