A Clinical Research about Herbal Cosmetics Containing Phellinus linteus Extracts in Atopic Dermatitis Patients

Ho-Jun Jung·Min Hwang-Bo·Eun-Ju Do·Jang-Mi Suk·Mi-Ryeo KimYoung-Hun Kim·Kook-Bae Do·Chang-Eon Lee·Seon-Young Jee Objective : The purpose of this clinical research was to investigate the ef fects of herbal cosmetics containing Phellinus linteus extracts on patients with atopic d ermatitis. Methods : A total of 35 patients who visited Daegu Hanny Oriental Medical Center from November 4th, 2008 to December 28th, 2008 were included in this study. In thi s study, we observed transepidermal water loss, skin moisture content, modified scorad index of atopic de rmatitis and pruritic degree. Statistical analysis was performed by using paired t-test and wilcoxon signed ranks test. Statistical significance was achieved if the probability was less than 5%(p<0.05). Results : Statistically, herbal cosmetics containing Phellinus linteus ex tracts showed siginificant effect on transepidermal water loss, skin moisture content, modified scor ad index of atopic dermatitis and pruritic degree(p<0.05). And satisfaction after using herbal cosmetics w as near good. Conclusions : Considering the above results, we have concluded that herbal co smetics containing Phellinus linteus extracts have the remarkable effects on atopic dermatit is. Key words : Atopic dermatitis, herbal cosmetics, phellinus linteus extracts