• Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
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• v.39 no.4
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• pp.383-390
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• 2013

Objectives: We evaluated the effects of an allergy control program on children with atopic dermatitis (AD) in five schools located within Gyeonggi-do. Methods: Based on the results of the 12-month prevalence of AD symptoms from an International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) questionnaire of all students (n=2109; 1040 boys, 1069 girls) at five randomly selected schools, 227 students with AD symptoms were screened. Finally, 188 students with greater than 1 on SCORAD (SCORing Atopic Dermatitis) determined by a physician were selected. The allergy control program includes education related to allergic diseases, skin prick tests, and SCORAD evaluation, as well as keeping a daily journal to check the usage of moisturizer at least once a day. To determine the effectiveness of the allergy control program, SCORAD evaluation was performed again six weeks later. Results: The most common symptom for 12-month prevalence was rhinorrhea (33.9%), followed by atopic skin lesions (14.8%) and wheezing (4.0%). The 12-month prevalences of the three allergic diseases were higher for boys than for girls, and a significant difference was found for allergic rhinitis (P<0.001). The mean SCORAD index decreased significantly from 26.1 to 17.5 after the completion of the six-week control program (P<0.01). In particular, these differences were more pronounced for the group which used the daily journal (P<0.001). Conclusions: Our findings indicate that the allergy control program including usage of a daily journal as well as regular monitoring could be a promising tool for preventing and alleviating the symptoms of allergic diseases.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.180-190
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• 2014

Background and Objective : Atopic dermatitis is a type of dermatitis, an inflammatory, relapsing, non-contagious and itchy skin disorder and affecting up to 30% of children in the Korea. In this study, Huini-san, which is mentioned in Shanghanlun(傷寒論), and acupunture treatment on Atopic Disease was investigated. Methods : We have classified the patients according to the Shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system and the patients are treated with Huini-san. The severity of Atopic dermatitis was evaluated by SCORAD index, visual analogue scale(VAS) and pictures. Results : After the treatment the SCORAD index and VAS of 2 patients dicreased significantly. Conclusions : Huini-san and acupunture treatment has improved the symptoms of Atopic dermatitis in this study.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.429-436
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• 2017

Objective : This case report presents the effect of Chijabyukpi-tang(梔子檗皮湯) on Atopic Dermatitis. The patient was diagnosed with Yangmyung-Yeoljeung(陽明熱證) based on Shanghanlun provisions. Methods : We have classified the patients according to the shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system and the patients are treated with Chijabyukpi-tang. The severity of Atopic dermatitis was evaluated by SCORAD index, visual analouge scale(VAS) and pictures. Results : After the treatment, the SCORAD index of 2 patients decreased from 78 to 20.2 and from 67.4 to 38.2 respectively. Conclusions : Although Chijabyukpi-tang is unusual treatment for Atopic dermatitis, this case report showed the effectiveness of using Chijabyukpi-tang on Atopic dermatitis according to shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.39 no.3
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• pp.81-88
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• 2018

Objectives : This study was performed1 to assess the effectiveness of HwangryunHaedokTang-gamibang on Obesity with atopic dermatitis. Methods : Patients were treated by HwangryunHaedokTang-gamibang. To measure treatment outcomes, BMI, weight, Fat mass, Fat %, VAS scale, SCORAD index were used. Results : After treatment, BMI, weight, Fat mass, Fat% were significantly decreased. Atopic dermatitis VAS and SCORAD index were also decreased at all cases. Conclusions: HwangryunHaedokTang-gamibang may be effective in the treatment of Obesity with atopic dermatitis patients.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.71-78
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• 2014

Objective : This study reports the effect of Gamchosasim-tang on atopic dermatitis. Methods : According to shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system, We diagnosed Taeyang-byung kyeolhyung. The symptoms of atopic dermatitis were worsen when the patient had bad sleeping habits by stress(心煩不得安). So the patient treated with Gamchosasim-tang for 3 months. The severity of atopic dermatitis was evaluated by SCORAD index, EASI and pictures. Results : After the treatment, SCORAD index and EASI decreased $75.9{\rightarrow}27.9$, $19{\rightarrow}5.7$ each. And sleeping habits also improved. Conclusions : Gamchosasim-tang improved the symptoms of atopic dermatitis on this study. Although Gamchosasim-tang is not an usual treatment for atopic dermatitis, we could prescribe the medicine due to shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system. And Further research would be needed the relation between bad sleeping habits cased by stress(心煩不得安) and Gamchosasim-tang.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.20 no.2 s.33
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• pp.230-239
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• 2007

Introduction : Atopic dermatitis is very epidermic disease in these days. Atopic dermatitis is difficult for patient to be treated because there is no specific treatment. The oriental method of atopic dermatitis is varied as patient situation and doctor's view point. The Treatise on Febrile Diseases(傷寒論) may be a hint for atopy disease. Object: Although we use various method such as acupucture, aroma therapy, a medicine for external use, we use the two decoctions in the Treatise on Febrile Diseases according to differentiation of syndromes and abdominal diagnosis. Result : After inpatient treatment in 21 days, the itching, redness, exudation, crust, lichen get better and insomnia and constipation was removed quickly. The SCORAD index is decreased from 84.2 to 25.9. Conclusion : These decoction can treat the atopic dermatitis although there is no symptom in atopy because we cure the all situation of the patient. We can cure the atopic dermatitis not only by routine remedy for various symptoms but also by diagnosis and treatment based on overall analysis of symptoms and signs.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.154-164
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• 2010

Objective : The purpose of this clinical research was to investigate the effects of herbal cosmetics containing Phellinus linteus extracts on patients with atopic dermatitis. Methods : A total of 35 patients who visited Daegu Hanny Oriental Medical Center from November 4th, 2008 to December 28th, 2008 were included in this study. In this study, we observed transepidermal water loss, skin moisture content, modified scorad index of atopic dermatitis and pruritic degree. Statistical analysis was performed by using paired t-test and wilcoxon signed ranks test. Statistical significance was achieved if the probability was less than 5%(p<0.05). Results : Statistically, herbal cosmetics containing Phellinus linteus extracts showed siginificant effect on transepidermal water loss, skin moisture content, modified scorad index of atopic dermatitis and pruritic degree(p<0.05). And satisfaction after using herbal cosmetics was near good. Conclusions : Considering the above results, we have concluded that herbal cosmetics containing Phellinus linteus extracts have the remarkable effects on atopic dermatitis.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.80-87
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• 2018

This report describes the effectiveness of mahaenggamseog-tang(麻杏甘石湯) on the patients who suffered from atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. We administered mahaenggamseog-tang with heat-clearing and lung-dispersing(淸熱宣肺) effect to two dermatitis patients who showed sweating with panting(汗出而喘), vexation and thirst(煩渴), aversion to heat(惡熱), agitation(煩燥), swelling of the face and eyes(面目浮腫). The severity of dermatitis was evaluated by visual analogue scale(VAS), pictures, SCORAD index(case 1), PASI(case 2). After the treatment, VAS/SCORAD index of case 1 changed from 9/71.5 to 0/6.1; VAS/PASI of case 2 from 8/36.8 to 1/6.8. Mahaenggamseog-tang could improved the symptoms of atopic dermatitis and psoriasis in this study. This study offers an approach to managing chronic dermatitis more effectively using Mahaenggamseog-tang which used mainly for bronchial diseases and obesity.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.404-418
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• 2015

Objectives This study investigated the effect of camping style Hospitalization program for atopic dermatitis female adolescent patients. 6 patients, 12-14 year old female adolescent, admitted for camping style hospitalization program.Methods 6 patients were admitted for camping style hospitalization program (2014.08.13~2014.08.16). The program included acupuncture, herbal medicine, examination, education, psychotherapy, dressing, exercise. The patients were analyzed by Severity Scoring Atopic Dermatitis(SCORAD) index and measured skin pH value(pH). Also, patients evaluated themselves by writing an atopic dermatitis diary which consists of diet, emotion, severity of pruritus, and sleep loss, and checked questionnaires which consist of atopic dermatitis, self treatment methods and degree of satisfaction of each program.Results Most of subjective symptoms which patients complained were improved and also SCORAD index total scores were decreased by sasang constitutional medication.Conclusions We expect that the camping style hospitalization program based on sasang constitutional medicine could be helpful for female adolescent patient of atopic dermatitis.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.187-192
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• 2006

Objective : Atopic dermatitis is a prevalent disease. Taeyeol-go(TYG) is a herbal ointment which was expected to useful for treatment of atopic dermatitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of TYG on atopic dermatitis. Methods : Patients with atopic dermatitis applied TYG twice daily for 1 week. Clinical extent, intensity and subjective symptom were assessed by scoring atopic dermatitis (SCORAD) index before and after treatment. Results : 10 patients(4 male, 6 female), 3 to 37 years of age(mean 14.6${\pm}$9.52 years old), 2 to 31 years of onset(mean 11.4${\pm}$8.54 years), finished study. After treatment extent(p<0.01), intensity(p<0.005), subjective symptom(p<0.002) and total SCORAD index(p<0.002) was significantly decreased than before treatment. Conclusion : These results suggest that TYG is an effective therapeutic method for atopic dermatitis. Further studies in the form of randomized controled trail are needed.