4 citations,
May 2020 in “Annals of palliative medicine” Plum blossom needle acupuncture with qi-invigorating therapy is more effective for Seborrheic Alopecia than Western medicine.
March 2021 in “Annals of palliative medicine” Plum-blossom needling with conventional treatments improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
May 2022 in “Journal of clinical and nursing research” Fire needle acupuncture is effective for treating alopecia areata.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
August 2025 in “MedScien” Seborrheic alopecia in adolescents is linked to hormones, stress, and lifestyle, and can be treated with medication, lifestyle changes, and therapy.