Add-On Effect of Plum-Blossom Needling in Alopecia Areata: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

    March 2021 in “ Annals of palliative medicine ”
    Ting Dai, Ningjing Song, Bin Li
    Studysummary This meta-analysis found that plum-blossom needling, as an add-on therapy, provided moderate beneficial effects on hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients compared to conventional treatment alone.
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