Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine-Topical Preparation Treatment for Chronic Eczema: A Prospective Cohort Study
Journal · Contact Dermatitis (2024)
Original authors · Lee MK, Seo YJ, et al.
DOI · 10.1111/cod.2024.14578
Summary
One hundred patients with chronic eczema were followed for 16 weeks, divided into a combined herbal medicine-topical preparation group and a steroid topical preparation alone group. The combination treatment group showed greater symptom improvement and lower recurrence rates.
Key figures
Participants
100 patients
Symptom improvement rate
72%
Follow-up period
16 weeks
Conclusion
Combined herbal medicine-topical preparation treatment shows sustained effects superior to steroid monotherapy in chronic eczema management.
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