Evaluation of the Efficacy of Intervention in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis Chronic Disease Based on the Theory of Prevention of the Recrudescence of Disease
May 2024
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Technology and Health Care
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Studysummary In this study, a group taking compound ginseng cicada decoction showed significantly lower relapse rates, severity, and itching related to atopic dermatitis over 3 months compared to a control group, and reported improved quality of life with no significant adverse events. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study evaluated the efficacy of compound ginseng cicada decoction in managing atopic dermatitis (AD) in 60 patients with spleen deficiency and moisture type AD. Patients were divided into a research group, receiving the decoction, and a control group, receiving standard care. After 3 months, the research group showed significantly lower relapse rates, recurrence severity, itching, and improved quality of life compared to the control group, with no adverse events. The decoction effectively reduces AD recurrence and severity, improves patient quality of life, and is safe for widespread use.
