The cases were divided into two groups

one treated with "tian di chong fang" and "tian di long gao" for internal and topical administration respectively; the other group was treated with ethylimine and triamci- nolone carbamide ointment

also for respective internal and topical administration

as control. Both received 3 therapeutic courses. Results showed that

for the treatment group

the cured rate was 41. 6%

with a total effective rate of 88. 9% ; for the controled group

the results were 35. 3% and 72. 9% respectively. Statistical difference was significant （P<10. 01）. The days needed for cure and long- term efficacy were all better in the treatment group.