To Explore the Treatment of Seborrheic Alopecia Based on the Theory of "Healthy Qi is Stored Inside, Evil Can't be Done"

    January 2022 in “ International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine ”
    Yao Xu, Pengguang Xu
    TLDR Treating seborrheic alopecia with Traditional Chinese Medicine by balancing internal factors can be effective.
    The study explored the treatment of seborrheic alopecia using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, particularly the theory of "healthy qi is stored inside, evil can't be done." It found a close relationship between zang-fu organs, qi, blood, and body fluid in diagnosing and treating seborrheic alopecia. The research suggested that addressing factors such as wind, dampness, heat, blood stasis, and deficiency could improve the patient's constitution and enhance the treatment's effectiveness. The study emphasized a holistic approach, integrating both whole and local treatments based on TCM syndrome differentiation.
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