A Case Study of Androgenetic Alopecia in a Woman Improved by Pharmacopuncture Therapy and Needle-Embedding Therapy

January 2014 in “ The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology&Otorhinolaryngology&Dermatology ”

Hwajoung Yoon

androgenetic alopecia pharmacopuncture therapy needle-embedding therapy acupuncture VAS Visual Analogue Scale

TLDR The woman's hair loss improved significantly after treatment with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and needle-embedding therapy.

The study conducted 9 years ago aimed to evaluate the effect of Pharmacopuncture Therapy and Needle-embedding Therapy on Androgenetic Alopecia in a woman. The patient was treated with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and needle-embedding, and her improvement was assessed through photographs and VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) score. The results showed a significant improvement in her hair loss and overall physical condition. The author suggested that further clinical studies are needed on needle-embedding therapy and Korean medical treatment for hair loss.

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