Study of Atopic Dermatitis by the Pulse Spectrum Analysis

• Main Authors: Jyh-min Liou, 劉智民
• Other Authors: 陳方周
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2009
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/28211397365585886300

碩士 === 中國醫藥大學 === 中西醫結合研究所碩士班 === 97 === Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common allergy that causes the skin to be dry and itchy. It appears at an early age, and is closely associated with asthma and allergic rhinitis. Thus, atopic dermatitis is an indicator that other allergies may occur later. Literatures indicate that the molecular basis of atopic dermatitis patients was different from that of healthy individuals. According to the classics of traditional Chinese medicine, the body constitution of atopic dermatitis patients was also different. If we can recognize atopic dermatitis patients by means of scientific methods, it will improve the diagnosis and follow-up in them. The purpose of this study is to determine the differences in pulse spectrum analysis between atopic dermatitis patients and non-atopic healthy individuals. A pulse spectrum analyzer (SKYLARK PDS-2000 Pulse Analysis System) was used to measure radial arterial pulse waves of subjects. Original data was then transformed to spectrum data by Fourier transformation. The relative strength of each harmonic wave was calculated according to Professor Wang Wei-Kung’s theory. Moreover, we compare and contrast the differences of harmonic values between atopic dermatitis patients and non-atopic healthy individuals. In total, sixty children (3-15 years of age) with thirty atopic dermatitis (AD group) and thirty non-atopic healthy (Non-AD group) participated in the study. Harmonic values of C1 (Liver Meridian) and C3 (Spleen Meridian) were significantly different (p<0.05) between the atopic dermatitis group and the non-atopic healthy group. The harmonic percentage of C3 (Spleen Meridian) was also significantly different (p<0.05) between the two groups. The pulse spectrum analyzer is an excellent non-invasive diagnostic tool to make scientific and objective diagnosis. If we can study more in this field and simplify the procedure, we will be able to greatly improve the diagnosis and prognosis of diseases.