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KMID : 0363320180390051004
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2018 Volume.39 No. 5 p.1004 ~ p.1014
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A Case Report of an Adult Atopic Dermatitis Patient Whose Eczema and SCORAD Index Were Improved by Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Therapy
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Hong Seung-Cheol
Kim Young-Ji
Song Joo-Yeon
Park Song-Won
Yi Chan-Sol
Jung Ji-Chun
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Abstract
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This case reports the effect of herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy on the scoring atopic dermatitis (SCORAD) index for an adult atopic dermatitis patient. An adult male in his 30s with complaints of severe eczema on the whole body was diagnosed with heat toxin blazing exuberance pattern (熱毒內蘊) and treated with herbal medicine, including an orally-administrated decoction, externally-applied decoction, extracted powder capsule, and acupuncture for a total of 30 days. We observed skin symptoms, SCORAD index, follow-up photographs, and any adverse events. After treatment, SCORAD index decreased from 74.5 to 38.7 (51.9% from baseline). Skin symptoms such as redness, itching, and exudation were improved without any adverse events reported. This case suggests that herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy could be effective in improving eczema in adult atopic dermatitis patients.
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KEYWORD
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ermatitis, atopic, eczema, herbal medicine, acupuncture, case report
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