Q I am 39 years old and live in Dong-gu, Incheon. I am currently receiving biological agent injections at a dermatology clinic. Is it okay to also take Korean herbal medicine for psoriasis?
A If you are using systemic medications such as biologics or methotrexate, you must inform both your Korean medicine doctor and dermatologist of all medications being taken and consult with them before adding herbal medicine. Korean herbal medicine is often used as a complementary aid to stabilize the immune system and support skin regeneration, but arbitrarily stopping Western medications on your own is dangerous. If two treatments are coordinated by medical professionals, they can proceed safely together.
Detailed Answer
Systemic treatments for psoriasis include immunosuppressants such as methotrexate and cyclosporine, and biologics that block TNF-α and interleukins. If you wish to add herbal medicine while taking these, the principle is not to decide on your own but to inform both your Korean medicine doctor and dermatologist of all medications and injections you are currently using and consult with them. In particular, stopping Western medications on your own can cause the disease to worsen rapidly.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang approaches herbal medicine for patients receiving Western treatment not as a replacement but as a complementary support. The role is divided so that acute inflammation is controlled through Western treatment while herbal medicine stabilizes the immune system and aids regeneration of damaged skin. If you share accurate information about the medications you are taking, we will coordinate the timing and composition to proceed with treatment safely together.
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