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KMID : 1189420090220030228
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2009 Volume.22 No. 3 p.228 ~ p.236
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Acne Treatment Cases with Hwangryeonhaedok-tang
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Abstract
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Objectives : Acne, one of the most common disorders in dermatology clinic, is a chronic inflammatory disease which has the symptoms of comedones, papules, pustules, cysts, nodules and scars mainly on the face. Although some of pathologic findings are suggested, but the exact causes and mechanisms are not yet known in Western Medicine. Hwangryeonhaedok-Tang(HRHDT) is an antiinflammatory, antipyretic and detoxifying herb decoction. In this report, we would like to share our experience of acne treatment with HRHDT.
Methods : We had treated several patients with acne, facial flushing and uprising febrile sensation on face using oral administration and external application of HRHDT. HRHDT is basically made up with Scutellariae Radix, Coptidis Rhizoma, Phellodendri Cortex and Gardeniae Fructus. In this trial, several other herbs were added according to the individual patient’s accompanying symptoms. After the decoction of herbs in amount for 10 days, Yogourmet® Kefir Starter 10 g was added to the herbal solution that was then fermented in an incubator at 25 ℃ for 72 hours, and divided into 30 doses.
Results : Photographies were taken before and after the treatment. The severities of acne were evaluated with these photos according to the Korean Acne Grading System(KAGS). As results, we observed dramatic clinical improvements and the decreases of KAGS grades after the average treatment period of 8 weeks. The medication was orally administered 3 times a day and the external treatment was applied average twice a week during the whole treatment period.
Conclusions : From these results, HRHDT may be considered as a good prescription for the febrile and toxic type of acne patients.
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KEYWORD
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Acne, Hwangryeonhaedok-tang, Case Report
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