The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)
- Volume 20 Issue 3
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- Pages.97-104
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- 2006
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- 1226-8038(pISSN)
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- 2287-9463(eISSN)
A case report of erysipelas, from secondary skin infection after herpes zoster
대상포진 후 피부의 2차 감염으로 인한 단독 증례 보고 1례
- Kim, Ha-Yan (Dept. of Pediatrics, Dong-so Oriental Medical hospital) ;
- Kim, Sun-Mi (Dept. of Pediatrics, Dong-so Oriental Medical hospital) ;
- Ha, Kwang-Su (Dept. of Pediatrics, Dong-so Oriental Medical hospital) ;
- Ha, Su-Yun (Dept. of Pediatrics, Dong-so Oriental Medical hospital) ;
- Song, In-Seon (Dept. of Pediatrics, Dong-so Oriental Medical hospital) ;
- Jeong, A-Rong (Gynecology, Dong-so Oriental Medical hospital) ;
- Hong, Sol-Yi (Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Dong-so Oriental Medical hospital)
- 김하얀 (동서한방병원 소아과) ;
- 김선미 (동서한방병원 소아과) ;
- 하광수 (동서한방병원 소아과) ;
- 하수연 (동서한방병원 소아과) ;
- 송인선 (동서한방병원 소아과) ;
- 정아롱 (동서한방병원 부인과) ;
- 홍솔이 (동서한방병원 사상체질의학과)
- Published : 2006.12.31
Abstract
Objectives : There were few reports on Erysipelas, from Secondary Skin Infection after Herpes Zoster. We treated Erysipelas, from Secondary Skin Infection after Herpes Zoster with Oriental medical approach, and got a significant results. So We are reporting this case. Methods : Herb medication, acupuncture treatment were applied for treating patient`s chief symptoms (erythema, heat sensation, swelling, pain, itching and general weakness) Results : The patient was 5-year-old boy who had the symptoms caused by Erysipelas, which was caused by secondary skin infection after herpes zoster. He had erythema, heat sensation, swelling, pain, itching and general weakness. We judged him as Soyangin(少陽人), and prescribed Hyeongbangsaback-san. After he took Hyeongbangsaback-san, the symptom and general condition were improved. In this report, we want to explain the healing process and the result of the treatment of Erysipelas. Conclusions : More study about oriental treatment on Erysipelas, from Secondary Skin Infection after Herpes Zoster is needed.