Randomized Controlled Trial of Herbal Medicine for Dyshidrotic Eczema: Focus on Damp-Resolving Prescriptions
Journal · 대한한방내과학회지 (2023)
Original authors · 노영수, 김하영, 이승민, et al.
DOI · 10.22246/jikm.2023.44.5.289
Summary
Seventy-two patients with dyshidrotic eczema of hands and feet were randomly assigned to compare damp-resolving herbal medicine (modified Pyeongwi-san) versus topical steroids for 8 weeks. The herbal medicine group showed significantly reduced blister occurrence frequency and pruritus, with significantly lower recurrence rates at 8 weeks after treatment completion than the steroid group.
Key figures
Participants
72 patients
Blister reduction rate
-74.1%
Recurrence rate (herbal)
15.3%
Conclusion
Damp-resolving herbal medicine treatment is effective for both acute symptom relief and recurrence prevention in dyshidrotic eczema.
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