A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study of Acupuncture Therapy for Seborrheic Alopecia in Young and Middle-Aged Patients

April 2020 in “ Medicine ”

Qiulian Chen, Ye Tao, Longjun Wang, Jinfang Zhang, Bichen Sun, Xiaoli Yang

acupuncture therapy seborrheic alopecia hair density hair loss non-pharmacological treatment acupuncture hair thinning hair fall

TLDR Acupuncture may be a safe and cost-effective treatment for Seborrheic alopecia.

The study investigated the effectiveness of acupuncture therapy for treating seborrheic alopecia in young and middle-aged individuals through a randomized controlled trial involving 120 participants. Results showed that acupuncture significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss compared to the control group, suggesting it could be a viable non-pharmacological treatment option with minimal side effects. The study aimed to provide objective evidence on the clinical effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture for seborrheic alopecia, potentially offering a new treatment approach for this condition.

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