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    Acupuncture for Treating Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    March 2026 in “ Medicine ”
    Ji Hee Jun, Hye Won Lee, Tae-Young Choi, Myeong Soo Lee
    Studysummary This review presents evidence supporting acupuncture's potential benefits for AA treatment but notes the findings are limited by low-quality evidence and small sample sizes, suggesting a need for future large-scale, rigorous studies.
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