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.
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August 2013 in “The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine” This case study reports that a 13-year-old girl with changing types of alopecia experienced resolution and maintenance of hair regrowth after using various Korean medical treatments, but further research is needed.
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July 2016 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” In this study, topical application of Hominis Placenta significantly promoted hair regrowth and increased hair density in C57BL/6 mice, suggesting its potential as a treatment for alopecia.
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December 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review outlines the biological effects of various placental extracts, noting their reported antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activities, but highlights that the relationship between these effects and the extracts' specific contents remains unclear.
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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.