The Treatment of Chinese Medicine on Adolescent Alopecia

December 2022 in “ Journal of complementary medicine & alternative healthcare ”

Chuen Heung Yau

traditional Chinese medicine adolescent alopecia hair loss oral intake external application

TLDR Traditional Chinese medicine improved hair loss in a teenager with alopecia.

The document discusses the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine in treating adolescent alopecia, a condition that can significantly affect teenagers' self-esteem and social behavior. Western medicine is suggested to have limited impact on this condition. The case report presented in the document details a 10-month treatment regimen involving daily oral intake and external application of Chinese medicine. The treatment resulted in a marked improvement in the patient's hair loss, indicating that traditional Chinese medicine may be a viable option for managing alopecia in adolescents.

View this study on juniperpublishers.com →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Related Community Posts Join

6 / 152 results

community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 1 year ago

He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

community Reddit’s amatorial meta analysis of 17 already avaliable hair loss prevention treatments that were found to be effective in clinical studies but are not FDA approved for MPB. PROS and CONS. (2022 Guide if Finasteride and Minoxidil are not working/ give you sides/are not enough) 77 studies linked!

in Research/Science 586 upvotes 3 years ago

The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.

community What should we lookout for in the near future for hairloss?

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is looking for new treatments. Pyrilutamide and GT20029 are potential future treatments, with Pyrilutamide expected next year and GT20029 possibly by 2027.

community 18->24 six years of Fin and Minox…. I guess we can’t all be winners 😭

in Progress Pictures 572 upvotes 2 years ago

A user named "EgyptStar81" who has been dealing with hair loss since age 15 due to genetics, chemotherapy and finasteride/minoxidil treatment. Possible solutions such as dutasteride, oral minoxidil, hair transplants and extensions were suggested.

community Binding affinity of pyrilutamide!

in Update 172 upvotes 2 years ago

Pyrilutamide, a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug under development for the potential treatment of androgenic alopecia. The conversation discusses its binding affinity to the androgen receptor and the timeline for possible availability after trials are completed in the United States and China.

community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA

in Treatment 443 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.