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A Case of Erythrodermic Psoriasis

홍피성 건선 환자의 한방 치험 1례

  • Yu, Seung-Min (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Son, Byeong-Kook (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Yun, Young-Hee (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Choi, In-Hwa (Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 유승민 (경희대학교 한의과대학 동서신의학병원 안이비인후피부과교실) ;
  • 손병국 (경희대학교 한의과대학 동서신의학병원 안이비인후피부과교실) ;
  • 윤영희 (경희대학교 한의과대학 동서신의학병원 안이비인후피부과교실) ;
  • 최인화 (경희대학교 한의과대학 동서신의학병원 안이비인후피부과교실)
  • Received : 2010.08.04
  • Accepted : 2010.09.06
  • Published : 2010.09.30
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Abstract

There is now growing evidence that psoriasis, like other inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, is a systemic disorder that is associated with enhanced atherosclerosis and risk of coronary artery disease. Erythrodermic psoriasis is a severe form of psoriasis that can be challenging to treat, and carries with it substantial morbidity and an increased risk of mortality compared with other forms of psoriasis. We experienced a case of an erythrodermic psoriasis patient with heart disease. The patient was suffering from whole body erythema, scale, edema and pain. She was admitted to the hospital, and herbal medication, acupuncture, herbal wet dressing and herbal ointment were applied. After 10 days, her edema and pain were remarkably improved, and the patient was discharged and treated through the outpatient clinic. Almost all symptoms were improved after approximately 3 months. We suggest that herbal medicines can be a choice for severe psoriasis patients and can also be helpful for cardiovascular disease.

임상에서 치료가 어려운 건선을 오래 앓아온 환자가 홍피성 건선이 발생하여 집중적인 입원치료 후 꾸준한 외래진료를 거쳐 호전된 경과를 볼 수 있었기에 보고하는 바이다. 상기 환자는 심장 질환을 동반하고 있었으며 그와 관련된 부종 등의 증상에도 한방치료로 긍정적인 효과를 얻었다. 앞으로 홍피성 건선의 한방치료에 대한 치료의 기준을 마련할 필요가 있을 것으로 생각된다.

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