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January 2019 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Korean medicine treatments for alopecia often show partial improvement but need more research for standardized guidelines.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” This study reviews Korean medicine treatments for alopecia and found potential benefits, though side effects like pruritus and headache were reported; further research is needed to solidify treatment guidelines.
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January 2019 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Korean medical treatments are effective for alopecia areata, especially in less severe cases.
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June 2011 in “Journal of acupuncture and tuina science/Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science” This study reported that acupuncture therapy was more effective than medication in treating alopecia areata, showing higher curative and total effective rates after four months.
May 2026 in “Complementary Medicine Research” 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.