Literature Review on Korean Medicine Treatment for Alopecia

    September 2021 in “ Journal of Pharmacopuncture ”
    Seul Woo Leem, Min Kyeong Kim, Seo Lim Ko … Kyeong Han Kim
    Studysummary 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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    Research cited in this study 10

    1. Pharmacological Therapeutics in Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The Korean Medical Association · 2020
    2. Preliminary Results of the Use of Scalp Microneedling in Different Types of Alopecia Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2019
    3. Case Study on Treating Scarring Alopecia and Alopecia Areata Using Low-Level Laser Therapy and Acupuncture Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji · 2016
    4. A Case Study of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women Improved by Pharmacopuncture Therapy and Needle-Embedding Therapy The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology · 2014
    5. A Case Report on a Child with Different Types of Alopecia The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine · 2013
    6. A Clinical Trial on Efficacy of Gagamchengyoung-Tang in Alopecia Patients with Febrile Tendency The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology · 2013
    7. Retrospective Study on the Causes and Effects of Korean Medicine Treatment on Alopecia: Focused on Acquired Febrile Alopecia The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology · 2013
    8. Alopecia Areata Update Dermatologic Clinics · 2012
    9. Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy · 2004
    10. Effects of Minoxidil on Cultured Human Skin Fibroblasts Dermatology · 1987