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GlossaryAcupuncture

traditional Chinese practice involving needle insertion to stimulate energy flow

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow and promote healing. It is often used to alleviate pain, reduce stress, and treat various health conditions by balancing the body's energy, or "Qi."

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

3 citations, April 2020 in “Medicine”

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

research Clinical Observation on Acupuncture Treatment of Alopecia Areata

3 citations, June 2011 in “Journal of acupuncture and tuina science/Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science”

Acupuncture is more effective than medication for treating alopecia areata.

research Case Study on Treating Scarring Alopecia and Alopecia Areata Using Low-Level Laser Therapy and Acupuncture

1 citations, November 2016 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji”

Low level laser therapy and acupuncture significantly improved hair growth in a patient with alopecia.

research Acupuncture in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Potential and Challenges

1 citations, June 2012 in “Springer eBooks”

Acupuncture may improve reproductive and metabolic functions in PCOS without negative side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.

research Acupuncture for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Report of Two Cases

December 2023 in “Acupuncture in Medicine”

Acupuncture might help with hair loss from androgenetic alopecia, as shown in two cases.

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