• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.156-163
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• 2020

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effects of Mahaengeuigam-tang and Trichloroacetic acid(TCA) on hand warts. Exfoliation, such as TCA is a method developed from traditional medicine and used to treat hyperkeratosis skin in this patient. Methods : A patient with Verruca Vulgaris was treated with herbal medicine, including Mahaengeuigam-tang and application of TCA on wart lesions. Changes in lesions were evaluated by photographs. Results : After 3 months of treatment, The patient's lesions showed complete clearance. There are no adverse effects and no relapse of Verruca Vulgaris after 57 days of last treatment. Conclusions : According to the result, Mahaengeuigam-tang and External treatment such as TCA developed from traditional medicine can be effective for Verruca Vulgaris.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.70-79
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• 2021

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of korean medical treatments on prurigo nodularis. Methods : We treated a 37-year-old female prurigo nodularis patient who has failed to respond to conventional therapies such as steroids and anti-histamines for 8 years. The patient was admitted to Daejeon University korean medical hospital for 21 days to get korean medical treatments including acupuncture, herbal-medicine, vapor treatment, venesection, pharmacopuncture and herbal-med aerosol therapy. The degree of improvement in prurigo nodularis was determined by the patient's subjective opinions on pruritus, febrile sensation, pain, and sleep disorders. Results : The results of this patient showed distinct improvements on pruritus, febrile sensation, pain, and sleep disorders. Pruritus decreased from 10 to 1, febrile sensation from 10 to 0, pain from 10 to 2, and sleeping hours increased 2 hours to 8 hours according to the patient's subjective opinions. Conclusions : This study shows the possibility that such korean medical treatments can improve prurigo nodularis.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.160-167
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• 2012

Objective : This study reports the effect of oriental medicine with depletion and cupping therapy on post-herpetic neuralgia(PHN) 1 case. Methods : We experienced one case of PHN treated by oriental medical treatment with depletion and cupping therapy. To evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment, we used the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS). Result : After the treatment the grade of VAS was decreased and clinical symptoms were improved. Conclusion : Oriental medicine with depletion and cupping therapy can be available for relieving symptoms related with PHN.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.36 no.3
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• pp.127-139
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• 2023

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report a case of Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome showing continual improvement after 3 months of onset. Methods : This study was conducted with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome patient who hospitalized in Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology Clinic of Korean medical hospital. The patient was treated with Korean medical treatment including Ligigeopoong-san Gagam, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture (Hwangryunhaedok-tang) and the other physics therapy. After treatment, we evaluated subjective symptoms, Yanagihara scale and H-B Grade. Results : As a result, the patient continued to improve even after 3 months after the onset, and showed complete recovery and significant improvement in subjective symptoms after treatment. Conclusions : It is considered that Korean medical treatment can be applied to the treatment of Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.151-161
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• 2019

Objectives : This report was performed to observe the effects of bloodletting therapy on the rhinitis patients. Methods : 2 patients with rhinitis were treated by bloodletting therapy. We evaluated the pre-and post-treatment symptoms by NRS(numbering rating scale) and TNSS(total nasal symptom score). Results : After treatment, the symptoms of rhinitis and NRS were decreased and TNSS was improved. Conclusions : Bloodletting therapy in nasal cavity is effective to Rinitis.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.31 no.2
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• pp.143-151
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• 2018

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the one clinical experience of korean medical treatment on polyarteritis nodosa(PAN). Methods : We treated a 46-year old man patient with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, Daehwangchoseok-tang, Chijadaehwangsi-tang. We evaluated the improvement of patients by Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) and photography. Results : After the treatments, symptoms of skin lesion including pus, swelling, subcutaneous nodule and bleeding were improved and VAS of pain decreased from 10 to 1. Conclusions : This study shows that the korean medical treatment can improving symptoms of PAN.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.111-118
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• 2013

Objective : The purpose of this report is to know the effect of Gamisunbangwhalmyung-Eum(加味仙方活命飮) on pain and burning sensation that last for months after Debridement caused by Cellulitis. Methods : We experienced one case of patient underwent Debridement caused by Cellulitis treated with Gamisunbangwhalmyung-Eum. To evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment, we used the Visual Analogue Scale(VAS). Results : After the treatment, the grade of VAS was decreased and clinical symptoms were improved. Conclusion : Gamisunbangwhalmyung-Eum can be used on the treatment of patient underwent Debridement caused by Cellulitis.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.158-164
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• 2005

Meniere's disease is not a life-threatening but lift-altering inner ear disease characterized by episodic vertigo, fluctuating hearing loss, tinnitus and ear fullness. The etiology and pathophysiology symptoms is still disputed. Thereby the treatment of Meniere's disease is empirical. As yet no treatment has prospectively modified the clinical course of condition and thereby prevented the progressive hearing loss. We experienced two cases of Meniere's disease treated with oriental medical treatment, acupuncture and herbal medication. 15 year-old and 23 year old male patients had diagnosed Meniere's disease by western medical doctor. After treatment their vertigo is decreased and the level of hearing loss was rise up. Therefore, oriental medical treatments could be safe and effective methods.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.131-138
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• 2019

Objectives : This study was carried out to investigate the effect of Hwanggigunjung-tang on child with nose bleeding. Methods : We treated 7 nose bleeding patients with allergic rhinitis. We evaluated frequency, duration, amount of nose bleeding. Results : After the treatments objective score of nose bleeding was remarkably decreased. Conclusions : This study suggests that Hwanggigunjung-tang is effective with nose bleeding with allergic rhinitis.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.164-173
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• 2020

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effectiveness of using korean medical treatment on ulcer occurred in Anus and Vulva. Methods : We treated the patient with Taglisodog-eum(托裏消毒飮), acupuncture, and korean medical treatment using herb such as ointment and fumigation therapy. VAS score, Photographs were used to evaluate the effects of treatment. Results : After the total treatments, VAS score decreased from 7 to 1. In this case, we treated ulcer and checked regeneration of new tissue. Conclusions : The result suggests that Korean medical treatment including Taglisodog-eum(托裏消毒飮) can be effective in treatingulcer.