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KMID : 0878220200320020080
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Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
2020 Volume.32 No. 2 p.80 ~ p.95
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A Case Report of Patient with Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis and Pompholyx Treated with Modified Palmulgunja-tang
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Kim Ji-Hwan
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Abstract
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Introduction : This study is the first case report to observe a significant improvement of clinical symptoms of both Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis(RAS) and pompholyx treating with modified Palmulgunja-tang for Soeum-type.
Case presentation : A 37-year-old female patient complained of pain by ulcers on her mouth and tongue, and of itching caused by vesicles on her palms and soles was diagnosed with RAS, pompholyx, and, especially moderate pattern of ‘Congestive Hyperpsychotic symptomatology’ according to the theory of Sasang Constitutional Medicine(SCM).
During inpatient and outpatient treatment, she took modified Palmulgunja-tang, and was treated with acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping therapy. The effectiveness of these therapies was assessed with subjective Neumeral Rating Scale(NRS) and Dyshidotic Eczema Area and Severity Index(DASI).
Conclusion : After the treatment according to the theory of SCM, NRS, and DASI score about RAS and pompoholyx was decreased, and the general condition of the patient also has improved.
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KEYWORD
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Aphthous Stomatitis, Pompholyx, Case report, Palmulgunja-tang, Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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