2025, Vol.15, No.8

CELLMED 2023 KCI Impact Factor : 0.03

pISSN : 3022-6805 / eISSN : 3022-6791
https://journal.kci.go.kr/cellmed

Objective: Furuncles are localized infections of the hair follicles and can occur on any part of the body where they are present. They typically appear as solitary lesions but may progress to furunculosis in cases of recurrent occurrences. Furuncles are characterized by inflammation of the hair follicle and are accompanied by symptoms such as erythema, localized heat, and pain. The primary causative agents are Staphylococcus species. Diagnosis is usually straightforward based on the characteristic appearance of the lesion and visual inspection of the affected area and surrounding skin; however, if necessary, microbiological diagnosis can be performed using Gram staining or bacterial culture. Case Report: The patient in this case study is a Korean male in his 50s who experienced recurrent inflammation in various parts of his body. During this period, a furuncle approximately 2 cm in size developed in the buttock area. In response, Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) was applied, prescribing Platycodon grandiflorum, Paeonia lactiflora, jujube, and bromelain. The furuncle subsided within two days of nutrient administration, and the discolored skin tissue returned to normal within six days. Conclusion: In this case study, the application of OCNT was found to improve the patient's furuncle. Although the study was conducted on a single patient and thus has limitations in being generalized to all individuals with furuncles, the marked improvement of symptoms within a short period and the enhancement of the patient's quality of life suggest that the results are meaningful.

Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disease that affects the synovial tissues of the joints. It involves the proliferation of synovial tissue, known as pannus, and the production of various pro-inflammatory cytokines. Consequently, it leads to symptoms such as joint stiffness, swelling, pain, warmth, and loss of function. Although diagnostic criteria have been established and disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have been developed and administered to overcome RA, challenges remain due to the long duration of treatment, difficulty in achieving complete remission, and side effects associated with the medications. Case Report: The patient in this case study is a Korean woman in her 30s who had been diagnosed with RA in her 20s and had undergone various treatments involving medications and injections. However, she was required to reduce or discontinue the use of these medications due to pregnancy. As a result, Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) was applied to alleviate symptoms associated with RA, involving the administration of anthocyanins, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, collagen, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), and vitamins D and K. Conclusion: Following the implementation of OCNT, the patient’s RA inflammation markers returned to normal ranges, and symptoms such as pain and stiffness showed significant improvement. The patient also reported being able to carry out normal daily activities. Although this study is limited by its focus on a single patient, the findings suggest that OCNT may be a meaningful approach for alleviating symptoms associated with RA with minimal adverse effects.

Objective: Onychomycosis, also known as nail fungus, is caused by yeast, dermatophytes, and non-dermatophyte molds. Factors contributing to infection include high humidity, wearing poorly ventilated shoes, and repeated trauma to the nails. Infection typically begins in the subungual space beneath the nail plate. Clinically, onychomycosis presents as whitening changes in the nails, and its incidence increases with age. Common diagnostic methods include microscopic examination, fungal culture, and nail biopsy. Case Report: The patient in this case study is a woman in her 50s who, in 2022, developed linear onychomycosis lesions on her toenail, which subsequently spread across the entire nail. Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT), consisting of methylsulfonylmethane, tromethamine, and sunflower seed oil, was administered for one month. Following treatment, the lesions diminished, and the affected nail was shed. One year after initiating OCNT, a significant improvement in the fungal infection was observed. Conclusion: The OCNT administered to the patient in this case study resulted in a clear improvement in onychomycosis, with complete resolution of the lesions. Although this therapy was tailored to a single patient and may not be generalizable to all cases, the objective symptom improvement and positive impact on quality of life make this case meaningful.