Clinical observation on "Jianpi Chushi Prescription" for eczema: A report of 48 cases

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Jianpi Chushi Prescription on eczema and its effect on the quality of life.Methods Ninety-six cases were randomized into two groups: treatment group in which 48 cases were treated by Jianpi Chushi Prescription,and control group in which 48 cases were treated by Xiaofeng Zhiyang Granule.The clinical efficacy was observed after 4 weeks;the eczema form,itching and eczema area were observed once before treatment,2 weeks and 4 weeks after treatment respectively;the quality-of-life index was detected by DLQI scale,with the course of 4 weeks.Results The overall effective rate was 87.50% in treatment group and 66.67% in control group,with a difference between the two groups(P0.05);after 4 weeks,the eczema form,itching and eczema area were improved in both groups(P0.05),the indexes in treatment group were better than that in control group(P0.05,P0.01);after 4 weeks,the DLQI was improved in both groups(P0.05),and DLQI in treatment group was better than that in control group(P0.05).The improvement of single items in treatment group was better than that in control group(P0.05),such as itching or pain,embarrassment or depression,influence on shopping or housework,influence on dressing,influence on learning and influence on sleeping.Conclusion Jianpi Chushi Prescription can improve the clinical symptoms and quality of life in patients with eczema.