• Medical Lasers
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.181-184
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• 2021

Scars can cause great psychological stress among patients. Currently, there are numerous topical agents, laser and surgical treatments available for skin rejuvenation and scar minimization. Laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD) is a treatment method that increases drug delivery by stimulating the skin physically and chemically to enhance the penetration of topical agents. This is one of the areas of great interest in the treatment of various skin diseases in addition to its use for cosmetic purposes. In particular, LADD is relatively non-invasive and has advantages in terms of accessibility and stability. Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a collagen stimulator known to gradually restore skin volume by inducing inflammation and fibroplasia. Herein, we report a case of treatment of an atrophic scar with fractional carbon dioxide laser-assisted PLLA delivery.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.193-200
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• 2005

목 적 : 위축성 신반흔은 소아기 고혈압과 만성 신부전의 중요한 원인이다. 위축성 신반흔의 위험요인을 평가하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 1995년에서 2003년까지 이화의대 목동병원에 첫 발열성 요로감염으로 입원하여 시행한 $^{99m}Tc-DMSA$ 신스캔에서 신장의 크기가 전반적으로 작아진 위축성 신반흔을 보인 41명을 대상으로 하였다. 위축성 신반흔은 $^{99m}Tc-DMSA$ 신스캔에서 상대적 신섭취가 10$\%$ 미만인 중증 위축성 신반흔(n=14)과 10-35$\%$인 경증 위축성 신반흔(n=27)으로 구분하였다. 신반흔은 첫 번째 신스캔에서 확인된 경우는 선천성으로, 급성 신우신염 후 추적 신스캔에서 신반흔으로 진행된 경우는 후천성으로 정의하였다. 대조군은 분절성 신반흔으로 진단된 소아 중 무작위로 선택된 41명이었다. 위축성 신반흔의 발생시기, 성별에 따른 차이와 방광요관역류의 정도 및 ACE 유전자 다형성 등의 위험요인을 조사하였다. 결 과 : 위축성 신반흔군의 연령별 분포는 분절성 신반흔군과 유의한 차이가 없었다. 선천성 신반흔은 위축성 신반흔군에서 61.0$\%$(25/41)로 분절성 신반흔군의 9.8$\%$(4/41)에 비하여 유의하게 많았다(P<0.01). 성볕분포는 위축성 신반흔군에서 남아 58.3$\%$(28/41), 여아 ,31.7$\%$(13/41)이였으며 이는 분절성 신반흔군의 남아 41.4$\%$(17/41), 여아 58.6$\%$(24/41)에 비하여 유의하게 남아의 비율이 높았다(P<0.05). 방광요관역류의 동반률은 위축성 신반흔군에서 92.7$\%$(38/41)로 분절성 신반흔군의 53.7$\%$(22/41)에 비하여 유의하게 높았다(P<0.05). 방광요관역류가 동반되지 않은 경우는 위축성 신반흔과 분절성 신반흔간에 남녀비의 유의한 차이가 없었으나 방광요관역류가 동반된 경우에는 남아의 비율이 중증 위축성 신반흔군에서 85.7$\%$(12/14)로 분절성 신반흔군의 45.5$\%$(10/22)에 비하여 유의하게 높았다(P<0.05). ACE 유전자 다형성은 위축성 신반흔과 분절성 신반흔군 사이에 유의한 차이가 없었다(P>0.05). 결 론 : 위축성 신반흔은 생후 예방이 불가능한 선천성이 많았고 위험요인에는 남아와 방광요관역류가 중요하였다. ACE 유전자 다형성은 위축성 신반흔의 위험 요인으로 작용하지 않았다.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.144-153
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of acupotomy in the treatment of various facial atrophic scars except acne scars. Methods: Four patients with facial atrophic scars were treated by superficial dermal undermining with acupotomy. They were treated six times, and evaluated by comparing before and after photos, PGA(Physician's Global assessment), SESES(The Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Score) and patient satisfaction. Results and Conclusions: After observing case photos, PGA, SBSES, patient's satisfaction, it can be considered that acupotomy is an effective treatment modality for facial atrophic scars and it has no significant side effects.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.80-88
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• 2012

Background and Objective : Atrophic scars are the most common complication of acne. Many modalities are proposed but each does not yield satisfactory clinical outcomes. Among therapeutic modalities of acne scars, subcision is a simple, safe procedure with a different and basic mechanism for correcting atrophic and depressed scars. However, there are few reports about such procedure. This study performed to evaluate the effect of subcision treatment on atrophic acne scar. Methods : Five patients with atrophic acne scars of various types(rolling, superficial and deep boxcar, pitted and icepick) were treated by superficial dermal undermining with 25~27 gauge needles. We used GASC(Global Acne Scarring Classification). Satisfaction degree was asked from the patients. Results and Conclusions : After observing patients satisfaction, comparing case photos and GASC, it can be considered that subcision treatment brings great results when performed on atrophic post acne scars.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.140-149
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• 2023

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to present the effect of subcision, microneedle therapy system and herbal peeling therapy which is treatment of Korean medicine to atrophic acne scar patients. Methods : We administered subcision, microneedle therapy system and herbal peeling therapy to atrophic acne scar patients and tested the results by Qualitative Global Acne Scarring Grading System and Korean Acne Grading System as well. Results : After the treatment, all of the patients showed improvements in Qualitative Global Acne Scarring Grading System and Korean Acne Grading System as well. Qualitative Global Acne Scarring Grading System of patients changed from grade 2.71±0.71 to grade 1.14±0.86 along with the change of Korean Acne Grading System from grade 1.57±0.57 to grade 1.00±0.00. Conclusions : Subcision, microneedle therapy system and herbal peeling therapy may be effective in the treatment of moderate to severe acne scars, and could be applied in clinical practice.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.106-111
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• 2016

Objective : The aim of this study is to report the effect of Hani-maehwa laser(fractional mode) treatment on acne scar. Methods : The patient with atrophic facial acne scars was treated with 5 sessions of laser therapy at 4-week intervals. The therapeutic response to treatment was assessed at 3 months after last laser session. The treatment effect was evaluated by standardized photography, anti aging, skin brightness and flatness. That was measured by micro fluorescence measurement camera(ECO SKIN, Cuvitz Inc.) in 16(left zygoma) and 26(right zygoma) spot. And side effects were also checked. Results : Atrophic facial acne scars have improved markedly. Anti aging, skin brightness and flatness were improved. Especially anti aging and flatness were noticeably improved. Adverse effects were not reported.Conclusions : Korean medicine cautery method applies to high level laser(CO₂ Hani-maehwa laser). These are different designs but same principle. It can be considered that laser therapy is effective method for treating acne scars.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.126-135
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• 2017

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Sae-ssack(sprout) therapy on atrophic acne scars. Methods : Twenty patients had atrophic acne scars on the face were treated with Sae-ssack therapy. Sae-ssack therapy consists of a total of three treatments, a first-stage Sae-ssack acupuncture, a second-stage texture treatment, and a third-stage anti-pigmentation therapy. The evaluation of the treatment effect was made by the Korean medical doctor who did not participate in the procedure, and the PGA(Physician's Global Assessment), QGASC(Qualitative Global Acne Scarring Grade System) and patient satisfaction were used as the evaluation index. Results and Conclusions : According to the above indicates, the Sae-ssack therapy was evaluated to be effective in the repair of atrophic acne scars. There were no visible or consistent side effects and patient satisfaction was also very high.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.283-292
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• 2016

Objective: Acne scarring is the most common sequela after dermal inflammation caused by acne. Many methods are currently used to treat acne scarring; doctors using traditional Korean medicine have also attempted to treat acne scarring in a new way that was developed from traditional methods. This study examines the effectiveness of re-cell therapy.Method: Eleven patients with various types of acne scars were treated by re-cell therapy. We used the global acne scarring classification (GASC) and ECCA (from the French “echelle d’evaluation clinique des cicatrices d’acne”), both of which are generally used to measure and grade the degree of acne scarring.Results: As a result of the treatment, the conditions of all patients were conspicuously improved in both scales. The GASC scores of the patients changed from grade 19.6±10.4 to grade 4.9±3.3 (p=0.001), and the ECCA scores changed from grade 120.9±28.7 to grade 41.8±18.3.Conclusion: Re-cell therapy showed effectiveness in treating acne scarring and could be applied in clinical cases.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.95-103
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• 2024

Objectives : This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of incisional needle therapy, a type of Korean medicine treatment, on atrophic scars caused by herpes zoster and varicella. Methods : The patients with atrophic scars resulting from herpes zoster and varicella were treated with incisional needle therapy and the effectiveness of the treatment was evaluated with Physician's Global Assessment (PGA) and The Stony Brook Scar Evaluation Score (SBSES). Results : After treatment, all patients demonstrated improvements in PGA and SBSES. The PGA score improved to 3.73±0.40, with SBSES changing from 1.60±0.60 to 4.80±0.80. Conclusions : We suggest that incisional needle therapy demonstrates effectiveness in treating scars resulting from herpes zoster and varicella, indicating its potential as a viable therapeutic option for individuals affected by these conditions.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.146-154
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• 2017

본 논문은 수두로 인한 위축성 흉터 환자 16명에 대한 새싹테라피(절개침) 시술 후 개선도를 평가하여 연구한 바를 기록하였다. 그 결과 새싹테라피는 수두 흉터에 대해 시술효과를 판단하는 척도인 PGA, SBSES에서 좋은 결과를 보였으며 환자 만족도도 3가지 항목으로 세분화하여 평가했을 때 높은 개선 점수를 보였다. 이런 임상 결과로 미루어 볼 때 새싹테라피는 수두로 인한 위축성 흉터에게 좋은 치료적 방법이 될 것으로 예상되며, 시술 중 통증 및 시술 후 붉은 기의 개선이 과제로 남기에 이에 대한 한의학적 치료법 연구가 추가로 요구되는 바이다.