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  • P-ISSN 1010-0695
  • E-ISSN 2288-3339

A Case Report of Hot Flush-Type Rosacea Improved by Baekho-tang

Journal of Korean Medicine / Journal of Korean Medicine, (P)1010-0695; (E)2288-3339
2020, v.41 no.3, pp.173-179





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Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to report a case of hot flush-type rosacea improved by oral administration of Baekho-tang. Methods : The patient visited our clinic due to hot flash symptom on April 16, 2020. Based on the symptoms of hating heat, bloating, sweating, and thirst, traditional medicine Baekho-tang was prescribed. Results : After 5 days of taking Baekho-tang, the symptom score of hot flush improved significantly from 8 to 3. About a week later, most of the symptoms, including hot flush, edema, and burning sensation almost disappeared. After treatment, the follow-up process was conducted for about a month, and it was confirmed that the flushing of the face did not recur and remained improved. Conclusions : After a week of Baekho-tang administration, hot flush, burning sensation, edema and other symptoms associated with rosacea improved overall.

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Rosacea, Facial flush, Baekho-tang, MyeonGu (面垢), Case reports


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