Clinical Observation on Acupuncture Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    June 2011 in “ Journal of acupuncture and tuina science/Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science ”
    Zhu Qi-yu, Fang Wu
    TLDR Acupuncture is more effective than medication for treating alopecia areata.
    The study observed the clinical effects of acupuncture therapy for alopecia areata by randomly dividing 78 patients into two groups: 43 received acupuncture and plum-blossom needle therapy, while 35 received oral Cystine tablets, Vit B1, and topical Minoxidil Solution. After 4 months, the treatment group showed a curative effect and total effective rate of 58.1% and 97.7%, respectively, compared to 34.3% and 77.1% in the control group. The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05), concluding that acupuncture was more effective than medication for treating alopecia areata.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    4 / 4 results

      community Why don't more people here use oils?

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using oils like pumpkin seed, rosemary, peppermint, and grape seed oil for hair regrowth, claiming they can be as effective as finasteride or minoxidil without side effects. Some users remain skeptical and prefer proven treatments like minoxidil.

      community Question about Min/Fin + any natural regrowth tips

      in Chat  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair thinning at 23 and is considering Minoxidil and finasteride for treatment, asking about long-term use and side effects. They also mention using collagen and exploring acupuncture for hair regrowth.

      community this community is so funny bro

      in Satire  1780 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are discussed, with users sharing mixed experiences about effectiveness and side effects. Some users report positive results, while others express concerns about side effects, highlighting the importance of personal choice.

      community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks

      in Update  430 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.

    Related Research

    1 / 1 results