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KMID : 1189420040170030138
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2004 Volume.17 No. 3 p.138 ~ p.145
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The Clinical Observation on 1 Case of Alopecia Areata Following Whiplash Injury
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Hwang Jong-Soon
Lee A-Ram
Lim Dae-Jung
Jo Hyun-Seok
Kim Kyung-Ho
Kim Kap-Sung
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Abstract
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The clinical features and therapeutic results of alopecia areata are variable and unpredictable. For example, genetic, psychic, immunologic factors are regarded as the reason of alopecia areata. For the relationship between alopecia and whiplash injury, Dr. Guun explained that whiplash injury by the traffic accident produces cervical muscle spasm, and it makes autonomic nerve change. The tropical changes accompanied with ischemic change of scalp vessels made by this mechanism cause alopecia areata. And Yesudian reported the case of scalp alopecia as the result of ischemic change following traffic accident. We have experienced a 25-year-old woman with Alopecia areata following whiplash injury by traffic accident, and who had no risk factor of it. The patient was treated by acupuncture and physical treatment. Her hair loss, cervical angle and pain were improved through acupuncture treatment. This case of alopecia areata following whiplash injury is uncommon, so we report the mechanism of it, but should collect more cases and observations.
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KEYWORD
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Alopecia areata , Whiplash injury , acupuncture
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