The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine (대한한방내과학회지)

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A Case Report of an Adult Atopic Dermatitis Patient Whose Eczema and SCORAD Index Were Improved by Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Therapy

한약 및 침치료 후 피부습진의 SCORAD 점수를 호전시킨 성인 아토피성 피부염 환자 증례보고

  • Hong, Seungcheol (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Dong-Guk University Ilsan Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Youngji (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Dong-Guk University Ilsan Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Song, Juyeon (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Dong-Guk University Ilsan Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Park, Song-won (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Dong-Guk University Ilsan Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Yi, Chan-sol (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Dong-Guk University Ilsan Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Jeong, Ji-cheon (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, Dong-Guk University Ilsan Oriental Medicine Hospital)
  • 홍승철 (동국대학교 일산한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 김영지 (동국대학교 일산한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 송주연 (동국대학교 일산한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 박송원 (동국대학교 일산한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 이찬솔 (동국대학교 일산한방병원 한방내과) ;
  • 정지천 (동국대학교 일산한방병원 한방내과)
  • Received : 2018.08.03
  • Accepted : 2018.10.28
  • Published : 2018.10.30
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Abstract

This case reports the effect of herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy on the scoring atopic dermatitis (SCORAD) index for an adult atopic dermatitis patient. An adult male in his 30s with complaints of severe eczema on the whole body was diagnosed with heat toxin blazing exuberance pattern (熱毒內蘊) and treated with herbal medicine, including an orally-administrated decoction, externally-applied decoction, extracted powder capsule, and acupuncture for a total of 30 days. We observed skin symptoms, SCORAD index, follow-up photographs, and any adverse events. After treatment, SCORAD index decreased from 74.5 to 38.7 (51.9% from baseline). Skin symptoms such as redness, itching, and exudation were improved without any adverse events reported. This case suggests that herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy could be effective in improving eczema in adult atopic dermatitis patients.

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