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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

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Cohort Study Neck Pain

Effect of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Straight Neck Patients: A Cohort Study

Cho HJ, Jung SY, Han CH, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

71% Cervical Curvature Improvement Rate
152 subjects Participants

Pharmacopuncture treatment shows superior effects to regular acupuncture treatment in structural correction and pain management for straight neck patients.

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Cohort Study Neck Pain

Effect of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for Straight Neck Patients: A Cohort Study

Cho HJ, Jung SY, Han CH, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
71% Cervical Curvature Improvement Rate
152 subjects Participants

Summary

One hundred fifty-two patients diagnosed with straight neck were divided into pharmacopuncture treatment and regular acupuncture treatment groups and followed for 12 weeks. The pharmacopuncture treatment group showed faster cervical curvature recovery and significantly lower pain recurrence rates.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture treatment shows superior effects to regular acupuncture treatment in structural correction and pain management for straight neck patients.

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Before-After Neck Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Forward Head Posture Syndrome Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Park MJ, Kim DH, Yoon SW, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

74% Posture Improvement Rate
64 subjects Participants

Korean medicine combined treatment is effective for structural and functional improvement of forward head posture syndrome.

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Before-After Neck Pain

Effect of Korean Medicine Combined Treatment for Forward Head Posture Syndrome Patients: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Park MJ, Kim DH, Yoon SW, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
74% Posture Improvement Rate
64 subjects Participants

Summary

Combined Korean medicine treatment including acupuncture treatment, chuna therapy, and Korean medicine physical therapy was administered for 6 weeks to 64 office workers diagnosed with forward head posture syndrome. After treatment, cervical lordosis angle increased significantly, and VAS and NDI scores decreased substantially.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment is effective for structural and functional improvement of forward head posture syndrome.

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RCT Neck Pain

Clinical Effect of Chuna Therapy for Cervical Disc Herniation Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee JH, Choi YJ, Shin BC, et al.

Spine (2022)

82% Pain Reduction Rate
86 subjects Participants

Chuna therapy has significant effects on pain reduction and functional recovery in cervical disc herniation patients.

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RCT Neck Pain

Clinical Effect of Chuna Therapy for Cervical Disc Herniation Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee JH, Choi YJ, Shin BC, et al. Spine (2022)
82% Pain Reduction Rate
86 subjects Participants

Summary

Eighty-six patients diagnosed with cervical disc herniation were randomly assigned to chuna therapy and physical therapy groups. After 8 weeks of treatment, cervical ROM significantly increased in the chuna therapy group, and pain intensity and functional disability scores improved more substantially compared with the control group.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy has significant effects on pain reduction and functional recovery in cervical disc herniation patients.

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Systematic Review Neck Pain

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Cervical Pain Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

78% Pain Reduction Rate
1,248 subjects Participants

Acupuncture treatment is an effective and safe treatment for cervical pain management, showing superior results when combined with existing treatments.

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Systematic Review Neck Pain

Effect of Acupuncture Treatment for Cervical Pain Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
78% Pain Reduction Rate
1,248 subjects Participants

Summary

Eighteen randomized controlled trials targeting 1,248 cervical pain patients were systematically analyzed. The acupuncture treatment group showed significant reduction in VAS pain scores compared with the control group, and Neck Disability Index (NDI) also improved. Treatment effects were shown to persist for more than 4 weeks.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is an effective and safe treatment for cervical pain management, showing superior results when combined with existing treatments.

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Cross-Sectional Skin Conditions

Correlation Between Korean Medicine Pattern Differentiation and Psychological Stress in Skin Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Go YH, Shin MJ, et al.

Psychodermatology (2024)

300 patients Analysis population
4 types Disease groups
r=0.58 Stress correlation

Korean medicine pattern differentiation in skin diseases is significantly associated with psychological stress, and mind-body integrated treatment is needed.

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Cross-Sectional Skin Conditions

Correlation Between Korean Medicine Pattern Differentiation and Psychological Stress in Skin Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Go YH, Shin MJ, et al. Psychodermatology (2024)
300 patients Analysis population
4 types Disease groups
r=0.58 Stress correlation

Summary

A cross-sectional analysis of correlations between Korean medicine pattern types and psychological stress (PSS, DASS-21) in 300 patients with various skin diseases (atopy, psoriasis, acne, urticaria). Psychological stress was significantly higher in fire-heat and liver-stagnation patterns.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine pattern differentiation in skin diseases is significantly associated with psychological stress, and mind-body integrated treatment is needed.

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RCT Skin Conditions

Th2 Immune Response Suppression Effect of Herbal Medicine in Atopic Dermatitis Patients: An RCT

Lee KH, Song YM, Zhao X, et al.

Clinical and Experimental Allergy (2024)

70 patients Participants
42% IL-4 reduction
12 weeks Treatment duration

Herbal medicine acts on immunological mechanisms of atopic dermatitis through Th2 immune response suppression.

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RCT Skin Conditions

Th2 Immune Response Suppression Effect of Herbal Medicine in Atopic Dermatitis Patients: An RCT

Lee KH, Song YM, Zhao X, et al. Clinical and Experimental Allergy (2024)
70 patients Participants
42% IL-4 reduction
12 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

Seventy patients with moderate atopic dermatitis were randomly assigned to herbal medicine or placebo groups and compared over 12 weeks, with blood IL-4, IL-13, and IgE measured. The herbal medicine group showed EASI score reduction along with significant decreases in Th2 cytokines.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine acts on immunological mechanisms of atopic dermatitis through Th2 immune response suppression.

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Systematic Review Skin Conditions

Optimal Treatment Strategy of Combined Oral and Topical Herbal Medicine in Eczema Patients: A Systematic Review

Moon DK, Woo SH, et al.

Dermatologic Therapy (2022)

18 studies Included studies
14 studies Combination superiority
Moderate-High Evidence level

Combined oral and topical herbal medicine shows superior effects to monotherapy in eczema treatment.

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Systematic Review Skin Conditions

Optimal Treatment Strategy of Combined Oral and Topical Herbal Medicine in Eczema Patients: A Systematic Review

Moon DK, Woo SH, et al. Dermatologic Therapy (2022)
18 studies Included studies
14 studies Combination superiority
Moderate-High Evidence level

Summary

Eighteen studies on optimal strategies for combined oral and topical herbal medicine treatment for eczema were systematically reviewed. Combined oral and topical use showed superior efficacy to monotherapy.

Key Conclusion

Combined oral and topical herbal medicine shows superior effects to monotherapy in eczema treatment.

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Cohort Study Skin Conditions

Long-Term Follow-Up of Korean Medicine Treatment in Psoriasis Patients: A 3-Year Cohort Study

Seo HY, Park JW, Kim SH, et al.

Psoriasis: Targets and Therapy (2023)

150 patients Participants
65% 3-year PASI-50 maintenance
3 years Follow-up period

Korean medicine treatment is effective for long-term management of psoriasis, and continued treatment is important for recurrence prevention.

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Cohort Study Skin Conditions

Long-Term Follow-Up of Korean Medicine Treatment in Psoriasis Patients: A 3-Year Cohort Study

Seo HY, Park JW, Kim SH, et al. Psoriasis: Targets and Therapy (2023)
150 patients Participants
65% 3-year PASI-50 maintenance
3 years Follow-up period

Summary

One hundred fifty psoriasis patients who received Korean medicine treatment were followed for 3 years to evaluate long-term effects, recurrence rates, and quality of life. PASI-50 maintenance rate after 3 years was 65%.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is effective for long-term management of psoriasis, and continued treatment is important for recurrence prevention.

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RCT Skin Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy on Quality of Life in Atopic Dermatitis Patients: An RCT

Noh TY, Lee KM, et al.

Quality of Life Research (2025)

100 patients Participants
6.8 points DLQI improvement
12 weeks Treatment duration

Korean medicine combination therapy comprehensively improves quality of life in atopic dermatitis patients.

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RCT Skin Conditions

Effect of Korean Medicine Combination Therapy on Quality of Life in Atopic Dermatitis Patients: An RCT

Noh TY, Lee KM, et al. Quality of Life Research (2025)
100 patients Participants
6.8 points DLQI improvement
12 weeks Treatment duration

Summary

One hundred atopic dermatitis patients were randomly assigned to Korean medicine combination therapy or standard moisturizing care groups, and DLQI, SCORAD, and sleep quality were compared over 12 weeks. The Korean medicine treatment group showed significant improvements in all three indicators.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination therapy comprehensively improves quality of life in atopic dermatitis patients.

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Narrative Review Skin Conditions

Transdermal Absorption Characteristics of Topical Preparations in Korean Medicine Skin Treatment: Experimental Review

Jung MH, Cho SJ, Pham V, et al.

Pharmaceutical Research (2024)

3 types Topical preparation types
Franz cell Experimental method
15 studies Reviewed papers

Active components of Korean medicine topical preparations show appropriate transdermal absorption rates, providing scientific evidence for skin disease treatment.

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Narrative Review Skin Conditions

Transdermal Absorption Characteristics of Topical Preparations in Korean Medicine Skin Treatment: Experimental Review

Jung MH, Cho SJ, Pham V, et al. Pharmaceutical Research (2024)
3 types Topical preparation types
Franz cell Experimental method
15 studies Reviewed papers

Summary

Transdermal absorption characteristics of major components of Korean medicine topical preparations (Jaungo, Hwanglyeon ointment, Lonicera lotion) were analyzed by Franz diffusion cell, and related clinical studies were reviewed.

Key Conclusion

Active components of Korean medicine topical preparations show appropriate transdermal absorption rates, providing scientific evidence for skin disease treatment.

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Case Study Skin Conditions

Korean Medicine De-Steroidization Protocol for Steroid-Dependent Dermatitis: A Case Series

Ahn BY, Kang SJ, et al.

Dermatitis (2021)

10 patients Cases
80% De-steroidization success
16 weeks Average duration

The Korean medicine de-steroidization protocol helps safe steroid discontinuation in steroid-dependent dermatitis patients.

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Case Study Skin Conditions

Korean Medicine De-Steroidization Protocol for Steroid-Dependent Dermatitis: A Case Series

Ahn BY, Kang SJ, et al. Dermatitis (2021)
10 patients Cases
80% De-steroidization success
16 weeks Average duration

Summary

A case report applying a Korean medicine stepwise de-steroidization protocol in 10 patients with steroid-dependent dermatitis due to long-term topical steroid use. Eight patients successfully discontinued steroids.

Key Conclusion

The Korean medicine de-steroidization protocol helps safe steroid discontinuation in steroid-dependent dermatitis patients.

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RCT Skin Conditions

Comparison of Acupotomy and Microneedling for Acne Scars: An RCT

Choi BK, Lee HJ, et al.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy (2023)

60 patients Participants
Equivalent effect Primary outcome
3 months Treatment duration

Acupotomy is a Korean medicine procedure that shows effects equivalent to microneedling for atrophic acne scar improvement.

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RCT Skin Conditions

Comparison of Acupotomy and Microneedling for Acne Scars: An RCT

Choi BK, Lee HJ, et al. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy (2023)
60 patients Participants
Equivalent effect Primary outcome
3 months Treatment duration

Summary

Sixty patients with atrophic acne scars were randomly assigned to acupotomy or microneedling groups, and scar improvement was compared after 6 sessions (3 months) of treatment. Both groups showed similar effects.

Key Conclusion

Acupotomy is a Korean medicine procedure that shows effects equivalent to microneedling for atrophic acne scar improvement.

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