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KMID : 1189420180310020113
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2018 Volume.31 No. 2 p.113 ~ p.122
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A Case of Dye-induced Contact Dermatitis Treated with Korean Medicine
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Kim Kyung-Jun
Yoo Hee-Jo
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Abstract
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Objectives : The aim of this study is to report the case improved through Korean Medicine Including Herbal Medicine with Astragali radix, Rehmannia glutinosa as main ingredients, Acupuncture and External Preparation on the treatment of contact dermatitis.
Methods : A patient with contact dermatitis was diagnosed through Korean Medicine and treated with Herbal Medicine with Astragali radix, Rehmannia glutinosa as main ingredients, Acupuncture and External preparation. The Degree of itching was assessed with Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) and the severity of wheals and redness on lesion site was assessed through photography.
Results : VAS decreased from 9 to 1 and wheals and redness on lesion site was disappeared.
Conclusions : According to the result, These findings suggest that Korean Medicine can be effective for the treatment of contact dermatitis.
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KEYWORD
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Contact dermatitis, Visual Analogue Scale(VAS), Herbal medicine, Acupuncture, External preparation
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