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KMID : 1189420200330030162
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2020 Volume.33 No. 3 p.162 ~ p.170
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A Case Of Verruca Vulgaris In A Paediatric Patient Treated With Aroma Therapy-Based Korean Medicine By Tea Tree Oil(Melaleuca Alternifolia)
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Lim Hui-Yeong
Yoon Hwa-Jung
Ko Woo-Shin
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Abstract
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Objectives : This study is to report a case of Verruca vulgaris in a paediatric patient, treated with korean medicine, primarily focused on Aroma Therapy by Tea Tree Oil(Melaleuca Alternifolia).
Methods : A 12-year-old female patient was treated with herbal medicine, Aroma therapy using Tea tree oil due to periungual and plantar warts. photographs of lesions and VAS were used to evaluted the changes in symptoms.
Results : The herbal medicine was performed only for first 7Days due to refusal of the patient. So, the patient was treated by only aroma therapy using tea tree oil for about 9 months. After the treatment, the lesions of the patient showed complete clearence and there was no relapse.
Conclusions : This case suggests that Korean medicine, especially aroma therapy using tea tree oil is an effective treatment for Melaleuca Alternifolia.
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KEYWORD
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Verruca vulgaris, Aroma therapy, Tea Tree oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia
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