A Case Report of Alopecia Treated by Gagamsunbangpaedok-tang Focused on Multi-patched Alopecia Areata with Lymphadenopathy

February 2014 in “ The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology ”

Ah-Ra Cho, Seung-Ug Hong

alopecia areata lymphadenopathy oriental medicine herb medication acupuncture hair regrowth VAS scale AA herbal medicine

TLDR Herbal medicine and acupuncture helped regrow hair and reduce pain in a patient with Alopecia Areata.

A 27-year-old patient with multi-patched Alopecia Areata (AA) and chronic lymphadenopathy was treated using oriental medicine, specifically herb medication and acupuncture. The treatment led to hair regrowth on the AA patches and the disappearance of pain from lymphadenopathy. The effectiveness of the treatment was assessed using a magnifying glass, camera, and VAS scale, showing positive results.

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