• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.63-72
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• 2024

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report a case of a patient with vocal cord contact granuloma that showed improvement through Korean medicine treatment alone. Methods : This study was conducted on patient who has vocal cord contact granuloma for December 23, 2021 to July 30, 2022. The patient was treated with Korean medical treatment including acupuncture, herbal medicine and also corrected lifestyle habits. After treatment, we evaluated the patient's symptoms and used Farwell's grading system to evaluated the size of the granuloma. Results : The patient's symptoms significantly improved and the granuloma disappeared with treatment. Conclusions : It is considered that contact granuloma can be treated without side effects through Korean medical treatment.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.89-98
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• 2012

Objective : Photodynamic therapy (PDT) using topical aminolevulinic acid (ALA) has increasingly been used for the treatment of acne vulgaris and several studies have shown its clinical efficacy. However, ALA-PDT needs a relatively long incubation period and is frequently associated with adverse effects. Triptophan and Riboflavin has been introduced as a new photosensitizer for the treatment of acne recently. Method : 11 patients with acne vulgaris were received PDT with tryptophan and riboflavin four to six times over two to three months. The photos of each patient were taken before and after treatment. Result and conclusion : PDT with tryptophan and riboflavin may be an effective and safe treatment for the Acne vulgaris patients.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.100-113
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• 2020

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to analyze the trend of Korean medical treatments on contact dermatitis. Methods : Based on NDSL, OASIS, RISS, KTKP, KISS, KCI with the keyword 'Contact Dermatitis', published in 2001-2020.06.10., total 12 studies have been found and analyzed. Results : Out of 1,046 articles searched, 12 papers were selected. All of those were case-study. Herb medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, externals, other treatments were used as treatment for contact dermatitis. All of research which selected have reported that the Korean medical treatment was effective. Conclusions : According to the results, Korean medical treatments can be effective treatment for contact dermatitis. Further clinical studies are expected using evaluation methods to analyze the results and to establish high level of evidence.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.116-129
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• 2019

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to analyze the trend of Korean medical treatments on nummular eczema. Methods : Based on OASIS, NDSL, RISS, KTKP, KISS, KCI with the keyword 'Nummular Eczema'. published in 2000-2019.08.31, total 11 studies have been found and analyzed. Results : Among 11 studies, 21 cases were selected. Herb medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, externals, other treatments were used as treatment for nummular eczema. All of research which selected have reported that the Korean medical treatment was effective. Conclusions : According to the results, Korean medical treatments can be effective treatment for nummular eczema. Further clinical studies are expected using evaluation methods to analyze the results and to establish high level of evidence.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.244-253
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• 2019

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effects of Korean medical treatment on six patients with burning mouth syndrome. Methods : We treated six patients with burning mouth syndrome using following treatments: Oryeong-San, acupuncture and pharmacopuncture. Numeric rating scale(NRS) of burning pain, scores of dry mouth, progression of symptoms were analyzed to evaluate the effects of treatment. Results : NRS of pain and scores of dry mouth decreased after treatment. Conclusions : This clinical study suggests that Korean medical treatment can be effective in treating Burning Mouth Syndrome.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.187-195
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• 2023

Objectives : The aim of this study is to report the effect of Korean-western combination treatment in two patients with Herpes Zoster. Methods : During hospitalization, two patients were treated with Galgeunkilkyung-tang, acupucture, pharmacopuncture, antiviral agents, painkiller. To evaluate the effect of this treatment, we used Numeric Ration Scale(NRS) and Quality of Sleep(QSP). Results : After treatment, NRS and QSP of 2 patients were improved remarkably. Conclusions : According to the result, these finding suggest that Korean-western combination treatment can be effective for the treatment of herpes zoster.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.113-122
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• 2018

Objectives : The aim of this study is to report the case improved through Korean Medicine Including Herbal Medicine with Astragali radix, Rehmannia glutinosa as main ingredients, Acupuncture and External Preparation on the treatment of contact dermatitis. Methods : A patient with contact dermatitis was diagnosed through Korean Medicine and treated with Herbal Medicine with Astragali radix, Rehmannia glutinosa as main ingredients, Acupuncture and External preparation. The Degree of itching was assessed with Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) and the severity of wheals and redness on lesion site was assessed through photography. Results : VAS decreased from 9 to 1 and wheals and redness on lesion site was disappeared. Conclusions : According to the result, These findings suggest that Korean Medicine can be effective for the treatment of contact dermatitis.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.206-217
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• 2016

Objectives : The aim of this study is to report the improved case of Wegener's granulomatosis with Oriental-Western Medicine Treatment. Methods : The patient was treated by herbal medicine(Manhyeongja-san, Banhabaekchulchenma-tang, Jaeumgeonbi-tang), acupuncture and moxa constantly. And she was also treated by glucocorticoids treatment and immunosuppressive therapy provided by department of Rheumatology. The otorhinolaryngologic and the ophthalmologic Western medication treatment were also supplied. The information was collected retrospectively. Results & Conclusions : Chronic otitis media of both ear and hearing loss were improved by Oriental-Western medicine treatment. Ophthalmagia was controlled as less. Dizziness and facial palsy were also disappeared. Oriental-Western medicine treatment may be effective on Wegener's granulomatosis patient when pain controling and fast improvement of symptoms are needed.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.130-141
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• 2015

Objectives : The aim of this study is to report the effect of Korean medicine treatment on ocular motility disorders (ptosis, bilateral upward gaze palsy, adduction impairment, and strabismus) caused by thalamus, midbrain and pontine infarctions.Methods : The patient was treated by using acupuncture, hominis placenta pharmacoacupuncture, and electroacupuncture treatment. The change of ptosis was evaluated by measurement of palpebral fissure width. The change of gaze palsy and strabismus were evaluated by comparison the photographs of the extraocular movements of patient. Strabismus also was evaluated by corneal reflex test.Results : Gaze palsy and strabismus were improved. Ptosis disappeared after Korean medicine treatment.Conclusions : Korean medicine treatment should be effective for the ocular motility disorders caused by thalamus, midbrain and pontine infarctions.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.156-164
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• 2020

Objectives : This study is to report a case of tinea pedis accompanied with erythema and pruritus, treated with Korean medicine treatment. Methods : A 26-year-old female patient has suffered from erythema and pruritus on her right 3rd toe. She applied desoximetasone ointment on it for a month, but the effect didn't last long and the symptoms got worse. After disappointing application of the corticosteroid, she received Korean medicine treatment including herbal medicine and herbal external medication for 1.5 months. Results : The skin symptoms such as erythema and pruritus were remarkably improved. Also, the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) of pruritus changed from 4 to 0. Conclusions : This case report suggests that Korean medicine may have a role in treating tinea pedis with some skin symptoms such as erythema and pruritus.