소아 화폐상 습진의 임상 특성과 통합적 치료 접근에 대한 고찰

A Review on Nummular Eczema in Children

Objectives: This study reviewed the characteristics of pediatric skin and the psychological and social impacts of pediatric skin diseases. Based on this, we aim to provide an overview of nummular eczema in children, including its treatment and management. Methods: PubMed, Google scholarship, and UptoDate scholastic were used as search sources. A combination of ‘Nummular eczema’, ‘Nummular dermatitis’, ‘Discoid eczema’, ‘Discoid dermatitis’, ‘Children’, and ‘Pediatric’ was used as a search term. Without regard to the year of publication, literature in both Korean and English was examined. Results: Pediatric skin diseases can significantly affect both children and their parents. It is suggested that various methods are needed to manage nummular eczema such as topical corticosteroids, phototherapy, and systemic immunosuppressants. Herbal medicine can also be applied variably based on pattern differentiation, with treatments such as auricular acupuncture, electronic moxibustion, and external application of herbal medicine. It is important to use moisturizers as basic lifestyle management and to combine the acute treatment of Western medicine with the long-term management of Korean medicine. Conclusions: In conclusion, nummular eczema treatment for children is based on life management. It is important to use both Korean medicine and Western medicine in harmony to relieve symptoms, prevent recurrence, and enhance overall quality of life.