Abstract:

Objective      To observe the efficacy of the specific immunotherapy combined with  Yupingfeng granules for atopic dermatitis (AD). Methods     The study was designed as retrospective clinical controlled research . 87 patients were divided into two groups. In the control group, 41 patients underwent specific immunotherapy combined with external medication and oral antihistamines, while in the treatment group, 46 patients received specific immunotherapy combined with external medication antihistamines and oral administration of Yupingfeng granules. Results      There was no significant difference of one-year efficiency between the control and the treatment group. However, there was a significant difference in the recurrence rate after one-year therapy(P<0.05). Conclusion      Specific immunotherapy  combined with Yupingfeng granules can significantly reduce the recurrence rate of atopic dermatitis.

Key words: Atopic dermatitis; Specific immunotherapy; Yupingfeng granule