June 2026 in “Journal of Korean Medicine” This case report describes a 51-year-old male who developed localized hair growth exclusively at sites of repeated cupping therapy on the neck and shoulder, suggesting a possible link between long-term cupping and localized acquired hypertrichosis.
January 2025 in “Indian Journal of Unani Medicine” This case study observed that hijāmah bil shart (wet cupping) led to significant improvements in hair texture, reduced shedding, and overall scalp health in a 34-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse effects.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine” In this study, a case of Alopecia totalis was treated using cupping therapy along with ayurvedic treatments, suggesting that the combination may be effective due to the herbs' synergistic effects and cupping's immunostimulant activity.
July 2026 in “Hippocratic Journal of Unani Medicine” In this case study, a 34-year-old male with alopecia areata was treated successfully using Unani medicine, including cupping therapy, over three months, but the authors indicated the need for further research to confirm the safety and efficacy of these treatments.
September 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, 13.3% of dermatology patients reported using traditional and complementary medicine, with herbal remedies being the most common method, especially among middle-aged university graduates.