Kampo Treatment for Painful Multiple Ulcers of the Lower Limb Associated with Livedo Vasculitis : A Case Report
- Author:
Masako HORINO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
livedo vasculitis;
lower limbs ulcers;
tokishigyakukagoshuyushokyoto;
hakushusan;
tokishakuyakusan
- From:Kampo Medicine
2010;61(1):27-31
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
Livedo vasculitis is one of the most difficult dermatological diseases to cope with in routine clinical practice. We report the case of a 23-year-old woman, who was diagnosed with livedo vasculitis and was responsive to Kampo treatment. She had a rash-like bruise from the spring of X-2, being diagnosed with livedo vasculitis at another hospital. In April, X, painful multiple ulcers on both lower limbs were beginning to appear and were resistant to the western standard therapy. In May 6,X, we started Kampo therapy for her at our hospital. After 4 months, her painful ulcers disappeared. We used tokishigyakukagoshuyushokyoto as the main agent, along with kakobushimatsu, hainoto, senkinnaitakusan, hakushusan and tokishakuyakusan. Although her livedo symptoms still remain and may need long-term treatment to heal completely, she obtained relief from painful ulcers, returning to her normal daily life.
