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    Proctitis is an inflammatory change of rectal mucosa induced by various agents or stimulus. Among many etiologies, it may be caused by medical treatments such as radiation or antibiotics. Proctitis usually presents with rectal ulcer but abscess formation is uncommon. Therapy using Ssukjwahun exerts its effect by directly applying the smoke around genital area and anus with various medicinal brewed herbs, especially worm-wood. Secondary metabolite of this plant, monoterpene, is known to facilitate circulation, exert anti-inflammatory effect, and help control pain. Herein, we report an unusual case of infectious proctitis presenting with rectal ulcer and abscess formation after perianal application of warm steam made by Artemisia asiatica smoke for treatment of dysmenorrhea.

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    Seunghyup Kim, You Sun Kim, Seo Hyun Kim, Dong Hoon Lee, Se Jun Park, Seo Young Yun, Dae Young Kim, Jeonghun Lee, Jeong Seop Moon. An Unusual Case of Proctitis and Rectal Abscess due to Irritants by Artemisia asiatica Smoke (Ssukjwahun)]. The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi. 2016 Apr 25;67(4):212-215


    PMID: 27112248

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