Observation on the Clinical Efficacy of Plum Blossom Needle Assisted Treatment for Male Androgenic Alopecia

    September 2024
    Pengshuang Jiang, Ming-Ying Wu, Yun Shi, Ruiyu Li, Xiaoran Gao, Yi Liu, Bing Liu
    TLDR Plum blossom needle treatment is effective for male hair loss.
    The study investigates the efficacy of plum blossom needle treatment for male androgenic alopecia (AGA), a common type of hair loss characterized by thinning hair and baldness. AGA affects the quality of life and has been increasing among the younger Chinese population. Traditional Chinese medicine, particularly external treatments like the plum blossom needle, offers advantages such as high safety and efficacy. The study aims to assess the therapeutic effects of this treatment method for AGA.
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