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KMID : 1189420140270020001
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2014 Volume.27 No. 2 p.1 ~ p.13
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The Study on the Korean and Western Medical Literatures for Skin Aging wrinkle, hyperpigmentation, dry skin, facial flush
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Han Jung-Min
Kang Na-Ru
Ko Woo-Shin
Yoon Hwa-Jung
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Abstract
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Objective : The purpose of this study is to understand conspicuous features of geroderma with visceral manifestation theory(臟象論).
Methods : We categorized skin aging into wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, dry skin and face flush. After investigating the reason, histological changes and mechanism of each classification in western medicine, we interpreted them according to the malfunction of five viscera(五臟) in Korean medicine.
Result : The results are as follows. 1. Pathologic change of dermis and subcutaneous fat makes wrinkles. We consider wrinkles as the malfunction of the spleen(脾). 2. Irregular synthesis and disproportion of melanin makes hyperpigmentation. We consider hyperpigmentation as the malfunction of the liver(肝). 3. Dry skin is attributed to a subtle disorder of epidermal maturation. We consider dry skin as the malfunction of the lung(肺). 4. Facial flush is detected in rosacea and menopausal hot flush, which are both related with blood vessel abnormality. We consider facial flush as the malfunction of the heart(心)
Conclusion : We interpreted the pathologic changes and mechanism of skin aging in western medicine as the decrease of five viscera(五臟) in visceral manifestation theory(臟象論) of Korean medicine. Further studies are needed to apply these hypothesis to clinical diagnosis and treatment.
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KEYWORD
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skin aging, wrinkle, hyperpigmentation, dry skin, facial flush, five viscera
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