Research Progress of External Treatment of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Alopecia
January 2025
in “
Journal of Clinical Personalized Medicine
”
Studysummary This study reviewed literature on traditional Chinese medicine external therapies for alopecia, finding them effective across various types, with combined internal and external approaches showing better results; however, concerns about the rigor and precision of current research highlight a need for further study.
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The study reviews literature from 2010 to 2022 on the use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) external therapies for treating alopecia, including methods like acupuncture, moxibustion, and bloodletting. It finds that TCM external therapies are effective for various types of alopecia, with combined internal and external treatments showing even better results. However, the study notes that current clinical research lacks scientific rigor and accuracy, and there is insufficient focus on syndrome differentiation and treatment, indicating a need for further research to improve clinical treatment strategies.
