Q Can Korean medicine treatment at a clinic in the Dong-incheon area actually be effective for seborrhoeic dermatitis? How does it differ from conventional medicine?
A Korean medicine treatment is stronger in correcting the excess-sebum constitution, restoring immune function, and suppressing long-term relapse rather than immediate fungal suppression like antifungal agents. Conventional medicine works faster for short-term calming, but for recurrent cases, combining Korean medicine is effective in extending the relapse interval.
Detailed Answer
Dermatological treatments (antifungals, steroids) are outstanding at rapidly reducing acute symptoms. Korean medicine takes a constitutional and internal-environment approach (Spleen-Stomach and Liver function, degree of Damp-Heat), diagnosing the root cause and correcting it. Studies show that groups combining herbal medicine and acupuncture have shown significant results in reduced relapse rates and improved quality of life.
Korean Medicine Perspective
At Dongjedang, after constitutional differentiation (Bladder constitution / Gallbladder constitution), we prescribe Cheonghyeol-samul-tang for Damp-Heat constitutions and a modified Samul-tang for dry/blood-deficient constitutions. Combined with the external treatment of washing with Sophora japonica flower decoction (槐花煎湯), we can simultaneously achieve Heat-toxin removal and moisturising effects on the affected area.
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