Effects of Hochu-ekki-to added Yokuinin on Eczema in Childhood / 日本東洋医学雑誌

ABSTRACT

Three children with eczema were administered Hochu-ekki-to added Yokuinin for one to four months. The clinical courses were as follows.<br>Case 1 A one-year-old boy with nummular eczema. He was prescribed several formulas in turn, but he failed to use any of them daily. Three months later he began taking Yokuinin-extracts everyday. This treatment was followed up with Yokuinin extracts added to Hochu-ekki-to. In the four months following treatment with Hochu-ekki-to added Yokuinin, the boy's eczema diminished and disappeared.<br>Case 2 A two-year-old boy with atopic dermatitis. We administered Hochu-ekki-to extracts on the second consultation day. He used the medicine nearly every day, but he showed little sign of improvement. After two weeks of treatment with Ma-kyo-yoku-kan-to extracts added to Hochu-ekki-to, skin eruptions diminished a little, but the patient complained and resisted treatment. So we changed the formula to Yokuinin extracts added to Hochu-ekki-to, which he took without any complaints. Skin eruptions diminished and disappeared.<br>Case 3 A four-year-old girl with atopic dermatitis. She was administered Hochu-ekki-to added Yokuinin and Kyonin, because she was constipated. In the following four weeks skin eruptions diminished and her bowel movements improved.<br>It is difficult for children to go on taking the Kampo formulas regularly. Hochu-ekki-to is one of the most common prescriptions for atopic dermatitis and is easy to take compared to other formulas. Adding Yokuinin to Hochu-ekki-to improves its taste and supplements its efficacy.