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KMID : 1129720220390040191
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2022 Volume.39 No. 4 p.191 ~ p.198
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Treatment of Peripheral Facial Palsy with Skin Damage Caused by Folk Remedies Using Korean Medicine: A Case Report
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Oh Yoo-Na
Kim Yeon-Hak
Kim Ji-Hoon
Kim Eun-Seok
Lee Byung-Ryul
Yang Gi-Young
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Abstract
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Peripheral facial palsy generally results from damage to the facial nerve. As facial asymmetry is observed, it accompanies not only functional problems but also psychological and social difficulties. Medical institutions treat most patients, however, there are still patients who rely on invasive methods by unqualified practitioners for fear of sequelae. This case describes a 61-year-old woman who experienced facial palsy twice. She visited our hospital with skin damage after folk patch therapy for her facial palsy. Combined Korean medicine treatment was administered during treatment period. After treatments, the symptoms of facial palsy and skin lesions improved. This case showed that Korean Medicine was efficacious in improving symptoms of facial palsy with damaged skin caused by folk patch therapy. Education and awareness of uncontrolled invasive treatments for facial palsy are needed.
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KEYWORD
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peripheral facial palsy, Korean medicine, folk remedies, blistering moxibustion, case report
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