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KMID : 1189420090220020281
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2009 Volume.22 No. 2 p.281 ~ p.289
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Four Cases of Contact Dermatitis Treated by Oriental Medicine
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Yoo Seung-Min
Choi In-Hwa
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Abstract
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Background : With the growing use of chemical products such as cosmetics, hair dyes, reports of side effects following application of these products is increasing. Contact dermatitis commonly occurs with the use of chemical products.
Objective : This study investigated the effect of Oriental medicine for Four outpatients with contact dermatitis due to chemical products.
Method : Four patients were treated with acupuncture, herbal medication etc. We used visual analogue scales(VAS) to estimate erythema, pruritus, edema, scales, etc. We took the photos of lesions.
Results : Two patients were due to hair dyes, the other two patients were due to cosmetics. Erythema and Pruritus were decreased from nine days to one month.
Conclusion : We expect that Oriental medicine could be helpful for contact dermatitis.
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KEYWORD
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Contact dermatitis, Herbal medication, Acupuncture, Chemical products, Cosmetics, Hair dyes
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