Efficacy of Acupuncture Therapy in a Patient with Long-Standing Alopecia Areata: A Case Report

    May 2026 in “ Complementary Medicine Research ”
    Xinru Wang, Songsen Lan, Qintao Yu … Ying Zhang
    Studysummary This case report documented the successful treatment of a 61-year-old male's persistent alopecia areata with acupuncture therapy, showing significant improvement within 2 months and complete resolution in 9 months, underscoring acupuncture's potential role in managing long-standing alopecia without drugs.
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