The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology (한방안이비인후피부과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology (대한한방안이비인후피부과학회)
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Case Report of Nummular Eczema after Withdrawal of Steroid and Immunosuppression Drugs Improved with Samul-tang Hap Soyo-san

스테로이드 및 면역 억제제 치료 중단 후 사물탕(四物湯) 합(合) 소요산(逍遙散)을 통한 화폐상 습진 치험 증례

  • Kang, Yu-Jeong (College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University) ;
  • Ha, Dong-Lim (Hadonglim Korean Medicine Clinic) ;
  • Kim, Jun-Hyoung (Sunchang Health Center and County Hospital) ;
  • Ahn, Su-Bin (Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, WooSuk University) ;
  • Choi, Yoo-Min (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital of Woosuk University) ;
  • Oh, Yong-Taek (Dept. of Diagnostics, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
  • Received : 2021.10.04
  • Accepted : 2021.11.10
  • Published : 2021.11.25
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Abstract

Objective : The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effectiveness of herbal decoction(Samul-tang hap Soyo-san.) on whole body nummular eczema. Method : A patient suffering from nummular eczema received herbal decoction(Samul-tang hap Soyo-san), acupuncture, and electronic-moxibustion treatment. The effectiveness of treatment was evaluated by EASI, DLQI, photography and subjective evaluation of the patient's improvement of symptoms. Results : After treatment, eczema lesions were remarkably improved. Compared to its peak, EASI improved by 69% and DLQI by 53%. According to photo and symptom changes, purulent exudates were stopped and pruritus was decreased. Conclusion : This study suggests that Samul-tang hap Soyo-san could show effectiveness on nummular eczema.

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본 연구는 우석대학교의 지원을 받아 수행되었음

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