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January 2017 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Gagamhwajung-hwan may effectively treat severe alopecia areata.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” This study reviews Korean medicine treatments for alopecia and found potential benefits, though side effects like pruritus and headache were reported; further research is needed to solidify treatment guidelines.
March 2024 in “Journal of pharmacopuncture” In this study, a patient with stress-induced Alopecia areata treated eight times with Hominis Placenta Pharmacopunture showed new terminal hair growth and a reduced lesion size, suggesting potential effectiveness of this treatment for the condition.