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Before-After Skin Conditions

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Heat-Clearing Herbal Prescription for Facial Flushing and Rosacea

김서진, 이광민, 박유나, et al.

한방안이비인후피부과학회지 (2024)

39 patients Target patients
-54.7% Erythema score reduction
-1.8°C Skin temperature reduction

Modified Siho-cheonggan-tang is an effective herbal medicine prescription that simultaneously improves inflammatory symptoms and skin barrier function in facial flushing and rosacea.

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Before-After Skin Conditions

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Heat-Clearing Herbal Prescription for Facial Flushing and Rosacea

김서진, 이광민, 박유나, et al. 한방안이비인후피부과학회지 (2024)
39 patients Target patients
-54.7% Erythema score reduction
-1.8°C Skin temperature reduction

Summary

Modified Siho-cheonggan-tang was administered for 8 weeks to 39 patients with facial flushing and rosacea. Erythema scores, papule counts, skin temperature, and subjective heat sensation significantly decreased in pre-post comparison. Skin barrier function indicators also improved together, confirming complex effects.

Key Conclusion

Modified Siho-cheonggan-tang is an effective herbal medicine prescription that simultaneously improves inflammatory symptoms and skin barrier function in facial flushing and rosacea.

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Systematic Review Skin Conditions

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars

고영민, 전다솜, 김학주, et al.

Scars, Burns & Healing (2023)

13 studies Included studies
82.4% Overall efficacy rate
OR 2.67 Effect size

Korean medicine treatment is effective for multifaceted management of keloid and hypertrophic scars, with particularly high patient compliance due to non-invasive approaches.

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Systematic Review Skin Conditions

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Treatment for Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars

고영민, 전다솜, 김학주, et al. Scars, Burns & Healing (2023)
13 studies Included studies
82.4% Overall efficacy rate
OR 2.67 Effect size

Summary

A systematic literature review on Korean medicine treatment of keloid and hypertrophic scars was performed. Analysis of 13 studies including acupuncture, thread-embedding, pharmacopuncture, and herbal medicine topical preparations showed significant reports of scar volume reduction, flexibility increase, and pain/pruritus reduction in the Korean medicine treatment group.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is effective for multifaceted management of keloid and hypertrophic scars, with particularly high patient compliance due to non-invasive approaches.

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Meta-Analysis Skin Conditions

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Therapy for Hyperhidrosis

임하연, 박기수, 김은주, et al.

Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2024)

1,234 patients Total participants
-51.8% Sweat volume reduction rate
1.9% Adverse event rate

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy is an effective and safe treatment for primary hyperhidrosis and can be an alternative to botox treatment.

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Meta-Analysis Skin Conditions

Meta-Analysis of Combined Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture Therapy for Hyperhidrosis

임하연, 박기수, 김은주, et al. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2024)
1,234 patients Total participants
-51.8% Sweat volume reduction rate
1.9% Adverse event rate

Summary

Effects of combined herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy in primary hyperhidrosis treatment were meta-analyzed. Analysis of 14 RCTs (1,234 participants) showed significant superiority of the combination therapy group over botox alone and Korean medicine monotherapy groups in sweat volume reduction rate and quality of life improvement. Adverse event incidence was significantly lower than the botox group.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and acupuncture therapy is an effective and safe treatment for primary hyperhidrosis and can be an alternative to botox treatment.

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Meta-Analysis Skin Conditions

Meta-Analysis of Combined Oral and Topical Herbal Medicine Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis

Kim SH, Lee JH, Park JY, et al.

Journal of Dermatological Treatment (2024)

22 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
-18.4 SCORAD MD
Oral + topical Optimal strategy

Combined oral and topical herbal medicine is effective for managing moderate or more severe atopic dermatitis symptoms.

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Meta-Analysis Skin Conditions

Meta-Analysis of Combined Oral and Topical Herbal Medicine Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis

Kim SH, Lee JH, Park JY, et al. Journal of Dermatological Treatment (2024)
22 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
-18.4 SCORAD MD
Oral + topical Optimal strategy

Summary

Twenty-two RCTs evaluating the effects of combined oral and topical herbal medicine treatment for atopic dermatitis were meta-analyzed. The combination group showed significantly decreased SCORAD scores (MD: -18.4).

Key Conclusion

Combined oral and topical herbal medicine is effective for managing moderate or more severe atopic dermatitis symptoms.

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RCT Skin Conditions

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Chronic Urticaria

Shin MK, Choi AR, Kang BK, et al.

Allergy (2023)

58% UAS7 reduction
90 patients Participants
Recurrence reduced Long-term effect

Korean medicine combination therapy is effective for symptom management and recurrence prevention in chronic urticaria.

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RCT Skin Conditions

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Chronic Urticaria

Shin MK, Choi AR, Kang BK, et al. Allergy (2023)
58% UAS7 reduction
90 patients Participants
Recurrence reduced Long-term effect

Summary

Ninety patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria were compared between acupuncture plus herbal medicine (Sopung-san) and antihistamine groups over 8 weeks. The combination group showed 58% reduction in UAS7 scores and significantly lower recurrence rates.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy is effective for symptom management and recurrence prevention in chronic urticaria.

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Cohort Study Skin Conditions

Immune Modulation Effect of Herbal Medicine (Cheonghyeolhaedok-tang) in Psoriasis Patients: A Cohort Study

Oh SE, Moon KW, Han CH, et al.

Psoriasis: Targets and Therapy (2024)

62% PASI reduction
120 patients Participants
Th17/Treg Immune modulation

Cheonghyeolhaedok-tang effectively improves skin lesions of psoriasis by modulating immunological imbalances.

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Cohort Study Skin Conditions

Immune Modulation Effect of Herbal Medicine (Cheonghyeolhaedok-tang) in Psoriasis Patients: A Cohort Study

Oh SE, Moon KW, Han CH, et al. Psoriasis: Targets and Therapy (2024)
62% PASI reduction
120 patients Participants
Th17/Treg Immune modulation

Summary

One hundred twenty psoriasis patients were followed for 24 weeks, divided into Cheonghyeolhaedok-tang users and non-users. The herbal medicine group showed 62% reduction in PASI scores and significantly improved Th17/Treg balance.

Key Conclusion

Cheonghyeolhaedok-tang effectively improves skin lesions of psoriasis by modulating immunological imbalances.

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Before-After Skin Conditions

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Pharmacopuncture (Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture) Treatment for Alopecia Areata

Park SJ, Lee EH, Kim TH, et al.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2023)

45% SALT improvement
72% Regrowth rate
65 patients Participants

Bee venom pharmacopuncture promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata through anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects.

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Before-After Skin Conditions

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Pharmacopuncture (Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture) Treatment for Alopecia Areata

Park SJ, Lee EH, Kim TH, et al. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2023)
45% SALT improvement
72% Regrowth rate
65 patients Participants

Summary

Bee venom pharmacopuncture was performed twice weekly for 12 weeks on scalp lesions in 65 patients with alopecia areata. SALT scores improved by an average of 45% and hair regrowth rate was 72%.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture promotes hair regrowth in alopecia areata through anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects.

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Systematic Review Skin Conditions

Systematic Review of Combined Herbal Medicine and Topical Preparation for Adult Acne

Hwang MS, Yoo JH, Cho HJ, et al.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology (2024)

16 studies Analyzed papers
Recurrence reduced Long-term effect
Antibiotic alternative Resistance concerns reduced

Combined herbal medicine and topical preparations are useful for effective management and recurrence prevention of adult acne.

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Systematic Review Skin Conditions

Systematic Review of Combined Herbal Medicine and Topical Preparation for Adult Acne

Hwang MS, Yoo JH, Cho HJ, et al. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology (2024)
16 studies Analyzed papers
Recurrence reduced Long-term effect
Antibiotic alternative Resistance concerns reduced

Summary

Sixteen studies evaluating the effects of combined oral herbal medicine and topical preparations for adult acne were systematically reviewed. Combination treatment was superior to antibiotic monotherapy in Global Acne Grading score reduction and recurrence rate reduction.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and topical preparations are useful for effective management and recurrence prevention of adult acne.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Electroacupuncture and Pharmacopuncture for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al.

Pain (2023)

55% Pain reduction
48% Neuralgia reduction
80 patients Participants

Combined electroacupuncture and pharmacopuncture is an effective treatment option for post-herpetic neuralgia.

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RCT Neurological Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Electroacupuncture and Pharmacopuncture for Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al. Pain (2023)
55% Pain reduction
48% Neuralgia reduction
80 patients Participants

Summary

Eighty patients with post-herpetic neuralgia were compared between electroacupuncture plus pharmacopuncture and pharmacotherapy groups over 8 weeks. The Korean medicine treatment group showed significant reductions in NRS pain (-55%) and DN4 neuropathic pain scores (-48%).

Key Conclusion

Combined electroacupuncture and pharmacopuncture is an effective treatment option for post-herpetic neuralgia.

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Cross-Sectional Skin Conditions

Effect of Herbal Medicine Facial Cleanser for Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Baek IH, Kim SY, Park CW, et al.

Dermatologic Therapy (2024)

200 patients Participants
35% Erythema reduction
42% Dandruff reduction

Herbal medicine facial cleanser is an effective adjunctive method for managing scalp symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis.

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Cross-Sectional Skin Conditions

Effect of Herbal Medicine Facial Cleanser for Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Baek IH, Kim SY, Park CW, et al. Dermatologic Therapy (2024)
200 patients Participants
35% Erythema reduction
42% Dandruff reduction

Summary

Symptom differences in 200 patients with seborrheic dermatitis were analyzed according to use of herbal medicine facial cleanser based on Sophora flavescens and Cnidium. The user group had significantly less scalp erythema (-35%) and dandruff (-42%).

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine facial cleanser is an effective adjunctive method for managing scalp symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis.

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Case Study Skin Conditions

Case Report of Herbal Medicine (Danggwisayeok-tang) for Cold Urticaria

Yoon SH, Cho WS, Lee AR, et al.

Case Reports in Dermatology (2023)

5 patients Cases
8°C Threshold change
8 weeks Administration period

Danggwisayeok-tang is effective for body temperature regulation and peripheral circulation improvement in cold urticaria.

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Case Study Skin Conditions

Case Report of Herbal Medicine (Danggwisayeok-tang) for Cold Urticaria

Yoon SH, Cho WS, Lee AR, et al. Case Reports in Dermatology (2023)
5 patients Cases
8°C Threshold change
8 weeks Administration period

Summary

Danggwisayeok-tang was administered for 8 weeks to 5 patients with cold urticaria. The threshold for urticaria occurrence in cold stimulation provocation test decreased by an average of 8°C, and symptoms significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Danggwisayeok-tang is effective for body temperature regulation and peripheral circulation improvement in cold urticaria.

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Narrative Review Skin Conditions

Narrative Review of Combined Herbal Medicine and Scalp Acupuncture for Male Pattern Baldness

Ryu BH, Kim KH, Song MY, et al.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2024)

20 studies Reviewed papers
Hair density increased Main effect
Minoxidil alternative Clinical significance

Combined herbal medicine and scalp acupuncture has potential as a non-pharmacological alternative for male pattern baldness.

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Narrative Review Skin Conditions

Narrative Review of Combined Herbal Medicine and Scalp Acupuncture for Male Pattern Baldness

Ryu BH, Kim KH, Song MY, et al. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2024)
20 studies Reviewed papers
Hair density increased Main effect
Minoxidil alternative Clinical significance

Summary

Twenty papers on combined effects of herbal medicine (He Shou Wu, deer antler) and scalp acupuncture for male pattern baldness were reviewed. Korean medicine treatment showed effects on hair density improvement equivalent or complementary to minoxidil.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and scalp acupuncture has potential as a non-pharmacological alternative for male pattern baldness.

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