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Wart Recurrence: The Problem Isn't the 'Virus,' But the 'Collapsed Wall' | Incheon Wart Treatment
This was an important case demonstrating that the key to treating recurrent warts isn't the visible virus, but rather lies in the 'foundation' of the skin where it grows....
Why Seborrheic Dermatitis Persists | Incheon Seborrheic Dermatitis
Many skin conditions cause more discomfort the more severe the inflammation, and quickly improve once it subsides. However, seborrheic dermatitis, even without severe inflammation, insidiously lingers and recurs for months, or even years. Redness might flare up and subside within a day or two, and mild flaking may appear and quickly settle down, but 'completely...'
What Causes Recurring Plantar Warts in Men in Their 50s?
Here, I'm faced with a clinical paradox. Conversely, in patients with a smaller build and delicate skin, the wart tissue often detaches cleanly after just a few treatments. But why does his 'sturdy' foot, the one that supposedly never catches a cold, resist so stubbornly?
A Woman in Her 30s with Chronic Hives: It's not your skin; 'this' is the problem. | Incheon Hives
Where do hives that don't even go away with medication begin?
Pityriasis Rosea: A Rash That Lingers Longer Than Expected | Incheon Pityriasis Rosea
Incheon Pityriasis rosea, a rash that doesn't disappear even after two months...
Before Postherpetic Neuralgia Sets In | Shingles in Incheon
안녕하세요 백록담한의원 입니다. <br><br> Today, we're going to learn about <span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 0);"><b>contraceptive pills, or oral contraceptives</b></span>. <br><br> <a href="https://blog.naver.com/medilife_brd/223253755458" target="_blank" class="se-link" rel="noopener"> <img src="https://dthumb-phinf.pstatic.net/?src=%22https%3A%2F%2Fblogfiles.pstatic.net%2F20231106_227%2Fmedilife_brd_1699266103631bB6y4_PNG%2F%25C7%25C7%25C0%25BD%25BE%25E7%25BB%25E7%25BF%25B5.png%22&type=f500_350" class="se-image-resource" alt="contraceptive pill side effects"> </a> <br><br> <span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 0);"><b>Contraceptive pills</b></span> contain the female hormones <span style="color: rgb(0, 158, 37);"><b>estrogen</b></span> and <span style="color: rgb(0, 158, 37);"><b>progesterone</b></span>, which suppress ovulation. <br><br> <span style="color: rgb(255, 128, 0);"><b>Instructions for taking contraceptive pills</b></span> are to start on the first day of your period, take for 21 days, and then take a 7-day break. <br><br> If you are on a 28-day cycle, menstruation usually occurs during the 7-day break after taking 21 pills. <br><br> Typical oral contraceptive pills consist of 21 pills; after taking them for 21 days, you take a 7-day break, and menstruation occurs during this time. <br><br> Contraceptive effectiveness is known to be very high, over 99%. <br><br> However, many people worry about <b>side effects</b> when taking contraceptive pills. <br><br> We will cover the side effects of contraceptive pills in more detail in the next post.
Blisters and Itching on Hands and Toes | Incheon Dyshidrosis
안녕하세요 백록담한의원입니다.<br> 오늘은<b> 난임 검사 중 초음파 검사</b>에 대해 알아보겠습니다.<br> <br> 초음파 검사는 여성 난임 검사 중에서도<br> 가장 기본적인 검사로<br> <b>자궁과 난소의 상태를 확인</b>할 수 있습니다.<br> <br> 초음파 검사로 확인 가능한 사항들은 다음과 같습니다.<br> <br> <b>1. 자궁의 크기 및 형태 이상 유무</b><br> <b>2. 자궁내막의 두께 및 형태 이상 유무</b><br> <b>3. 자궁 근종, 자궁 선근증, 자궁 내막증, 자궁 기형 등 자궁 질환 유무</b><br> <b>4. 난소의 크기 및 형태 이상 유무</b><br> <b>5. 난소낭종, 다낭성 난소 등 난소 질환 유무</b><br> <b>6. 난포의 발달 및 배란 유무</b><br> <b>7. 자궁과 난소 주변에 물이 고여있는지 유무</b>
Why Does Oily Skin Also Flake? | Incheon Seborrheic Dermatitis
<p>Hello, this is Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.<br> Today, we're going to learn about <b>Hip Impingement Syndrome</b>.</p>
My Face Suddenly Turns Red | Incheon Facial Flushing
<p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-a87f7a14-41d3-4674-850f-e902b37c688c" style="line-height: 1.8;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">Hello, this is Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic.</span></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-e222d4f2-51a1-4fc5-ad89-9430c25a666e" style="line-height: 1.8;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;"></span></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-3f9f3ef4-b630-4e38-927b-05a815777a88" style="line-height: 1.8;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">Today, we would like to talk about </span><span style="color: #00938f; font-size: 15px;"><b>Accumulated Phlegm Syndrome (Damjeokbyeong)</b></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">.</span></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-e7b68903-b0fc-43fb-a82f-2ae2b1263541" style="line-height: 1.8;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">Damjeokbyeong refers to a condition where <b>morbid fluid retention (dam-eum)</b> and <b>waste products</b> accumulate and <b>harden</b> on the outer wall of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to a decline in its function.</span></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-51b626e2-e1c5-4340-9856-f04b12cf5180" style="line-height: 1.8;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">In this condition, dam-eum primarily occurs due to incorrect dietary habits such as overeating, late-night eating, and binge eating, or due to excessive stress.</span></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-ec5d7732-45e3-4687-846c-e58f000b06b9" style="line-height: 1.8;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">If Damjeokbyeong is left untreated, symptoms such as indigestion, heartburn, and bloating can worsen, and in severe cases, it can lead to chronic gastritis, reflux esophagitis, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).</span></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-ed047333-6622-4917-a006-25ff9ae4f3cd" style="line-height: 1.8;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">Therefore, if Damjeokbyeong is suspected, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.</span></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-507ef4ef-b20f-488f-ae3c-b26a575a2786" style="line-height: 1.8;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">At Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we prescribe <b>personalized herbal medicine</b> for the treatment of Damjeokbyeong.</span></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-a8b29e71-44bb-4e6f-8255-b4614136696b" style="line-height: 1.8;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">Because we select and prepare herbal ingredients tailored to each patient's individual constitution and symptoms, you can expect effective treatment.</span></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-4809e3e3-855c-4217-a16f-d31e8c04e22c" style="line-height: 1.8;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">In addition, we combine various Korean traditional medicine treatments, such as <b>acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping therapy</b>, to help alleviate Damjeokbyeong symptoms and restore gastrointestinal function.</span></p> <p class="se-text-paragraph se-text-paragraph-align-left" id="SE-592f7e02-23c2-487c-9407-3047d519b52a" style="line-height: 1.8;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.</span></p>
When Will Childhood Atopic Dermatitis End? | Incheon Atopy
Hello, this is <b>Baeknokdam Korean Medicine Clinic</b>. <br>Today, the topic we'd like to introduce is <b>indigestion</b>. <br>This is a condition that has become a chronic ailment for modern individuals, often due to frequent stress and fatigue. <br>Many people tend to dismiss indigestion as minor and often just move past it. <br>However, if not properly treated, it can worsen into <b>chronic indigestion</b>, so caution is advised. <br>Shall we explore the causes and solutions for indigestion with Baeknokdam Korean Medicine Clinic?
On Your Skin, A Never-Ending Vicious Cycle | Incheon Chronic Eczema
Greetings from Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic. One of the most common inquiries we receive at our clinic is about #postherpetic neuralgia. <br><br> Those who have suffered from it once are well aware of the pain, leading to significant fear of recurrence and concern about ongoing pain. <br><br> Naturally, we also receive many inquiries about treatment. Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic will provide you with all the information regarding postherpetic neuralgia treatment.
Endless, Frustrating Recurrences | Incheon Wart Korean Medicine Clinic
안녕하세요 백록담한의원 입니다. Today, let's learn about #endometriosis, which we explained <a href="https://blog.naver.com/dlckdrlfkd/223281043323" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>last time</u></a>! Endometriosis refers to the presence of endometrial tissue in areas other than the uterine cavity. This endometrial tissue, just like the endometrium, is influenced by hormones, repeatedly proliferates and secretes, causing pain during menstruation. Endometriosis is a relatively common condition, affecting 10-15% of women of reproductive age. However, if #endometriomas – cysts that develop on the ovaries due to endometriosis – are present, surgical treatment may be considered. Symptoms that can occur due to endometriosis typically include dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia, dyschezia, menorrhagia, and infertility. Typical menstrual pain occurs about 1-2 days after the start of menstruation, and symptoms tend to improve for most people after taking painkillers. However, menstrual pain caused by endometriosis often begins even before menstruation, lasts throughout the entire menstrual period, and frequently exhibits a pattern where painkillers are not very effective. Furthermore, chronic pelvic pain is pelvic pain lasting for more than 6 months, interferes with daily life, and is a common symptom, occurring in 70% of endometriosis patients. The cause of endometriosis has not yet been clearly identified. However, it is presumed to result from the complex interplay of factors such as retrograde menstruation, vascular and lymphatic spread of endometrial cells, immunological factors, and genetic factors. Although endometriosis does not have a specific diagnostic test, it can be diagnosed through symptoms, physical examination, ultrasound scans, MRI scans, and other methods. Additionally, CA-125 levels may be checked through blood tests. Although CA-125 is a cancer marker, it can also be elevated in endometriosis, so additional tests are required to differentiate it from cancer. A definitive diagnosis is made through laparoscopy. The treatment for endometriosis can be divided into medical and surgical treatments. Medical treatment aims to alleviate pain and inhibit the progression of lesions. Primarily, painkillers and hormonal agents (such as oral contraceptives, progestins, and GnRH agonists) are used. Surgical treatment is considered when medical treatment is ineffective or symptoms are severe, when pregnancy is desired, or when the size of the endometrioma is large. Surgical treatment typically involves removing the lesions through laparoscopic surgery. Endometriosis is a condition with a high recurrence rate. Therefore, consistent management and regular check-ups are important even after treatment. Through regular check-ups, recurrence can be confirmed, and if necessary, additional treatment can be received. At Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic, we provide Korean medicine treatments such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping for the fundamental treatment of endometriosis. Herbal medicine is effective in alleviating pain, suppressing inflammation, strengthening immunity, and improving the uterine environment in endometriosis. Acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping are effective in pain relief, improving blood circulation, and promoting qi and blood circulation. Endometriosis is a condition where early diagnosis and treatment are crucial. If you suspect endometriosis, visit Baengnokdam Korean Medicine Clinic for an accurate diagnosis and treatment! If you have any questions, please feel free to inquire at any time! Thank you.