August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses blossom needle tapping for treating androgenetic alopecia but reports no direct evidence of its effectiveness, suggesting a need for controlled trials.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses blossom needle therapy for androgenic alopecia and reports no clinical results, though related acupuncture techniques suggest potential efficacy in other alopecia types.
In this study, researchers aim to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of combining plum-blossom needle tapping with ginger juice rubbing to prevent hair loss in obese women after metabolic bariatric surgery, through a randomized controlled trial involving 96 participants.
May 2026 in “Complementary Medicine Research” This case report documented the successful treatment of a 61-year-old male's persistent alopecia areata with acupuncture therapy, showing significant improvement within 2 months and complete resolution in 9 months, underscoring acupuncture's potential role in managing long-standing alopecia without drugs.
This case study reported that acupuncture therapy successfully resolved long-standing alopecia areata in a 61-year-old male after nine months of treatment, suggesting potential efficacy without pharmacological intervention.
