Research Progress of External Treatment of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Alopecia

January 2025 in “ Journal of Clinical Personalized Medicine ”

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traditional Chinese medicine alopecia acupuncture moxibustion bloodletting syndrome differentiation TCM

TLDR Traditional Chinese medicine external therapies can effectively treat alopecia, but more rigorous research is needed.

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.

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