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Abstract

Iris Signs Analysis for Adolescents with Atopic Dermatitis

Lim, Ji Yun Advisor : Prof. So, Keum Young Dept. of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Graduate School of Chosun University

Itching due to atopic dermatitis has a wide-ranging impact on adolescents, including reduced concentration in studies and sleep quality. As iris tissues constantly react, they show variations in the neurological reflexes, autonomic nervous system, and degree of toxin accumulation. The present study aimed to examine iris signs in adolescents with atopic dermatitis. The left and right irises were photographed in 28 adolescents with atopic dermatitis and 28 adolescents without atopic dermatitis. Using the iridology chart, iris signs, such as lacunas, crypts, and autonomic nerve wreath variations, were analyzed based on the area of the iris. More iris signs (lacunas, crypts, autonomic nerve wreath variations) were observed in parts of the iris corresponding to the pineal gland, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thymus gland, pancreas, large intestine, adrenal gland, kidney, skin, liver, stomach, and blood in adolescents with atopic dermatitis. Furthermore, more iris signs (contraction furrows, microvasculature) were observed in the entire iris and scleral area in adolescents with atopic dermatitis. However, although more iris signs were observed in the areas corresponding to the thyroid gland and lungs in adolescents with atopic dermatitis, the differences were not statistically significant, and iris signs in the cardiovascular system were observed more in adolescents without atopic dermatitis.

Thus, adolescents with atopic dermatitis show more lacunas, crypts, and autonomic nerve wreath variations in the iris areas corresponding to the secretory, excretory, circulatory, digestive, stress, and immune systems, but it is unknown whether atopic dermatitis can be diagnosed based on an iris sign analysis.

Key words: Iris sign, Iris sign analysis, Atopic dermatitis, Adolescent