The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology (한방안이비인후피부과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology (대한한방안이비인후피부과학회)
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A Case Report on Chronic Nipple Eczema with Deficiency of Qi Blood and Liver Fire Improved by Korean Medicine

기혈양허(氣血兩虛)와 간화(肝火)를 동반한 만성 유두 습진 1례

  • Lee, Soo-Bin (College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University) ;
  • Lee, Hae-Won (College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University) ;
  • Kim, Hye-Won (College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University) ;
  • Ha, Dong-Lim (Hadonglim Korean Medicine Clinic) ;
  • Kim, Jun-Hyoung (Sunchang Health Center and Country Hospital) ;
  • Seo, Hyung-Sik (Dept. of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology & Surgery, Pusan National University School of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Yoo-Min (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
  • Received : 2022.10.17
  • Accepted : 2022.11.17
  • Published : 2022.11.25
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Abstract

Objective : This study assessed the effect of a combination of Korean medicine on a chronic nipple eczema patient complaining of stress and immunodeficiency due to long-term steroid use. Methods : Herbal medicine, moxibustion and acupuncture were performed for a year. Treatment outcomes were evaluated with DLQI(Dermatology Life Quality Index), EQ-5D-5L(The 5 level of EuroQol 5 Dimensio scale), EQ-VAS(EuroQol-Visual Analog Scale), ADSI(Atopic Dermatitis Severity Index), pruritus NRS(Numeral Rating Scale), pictures and patient's statements. Results : After the treatment, symptoms have been alleviated, the quality of life has increased, and it has been maintained without further nipple eczema for three months. Conclusion : We suggest that Korean medicine is effective for chronic nipple eczema patient.

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