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May 2020 in “Annals of palliative medicine” In this clinical study, plum blossom needle acupuncture and qi-invigorating therapy were reported to be more effective than conventional Western medicine for treating seborrheic alopecia, as they improved hormone levels, reduced hair loss, and stimulated hair growth among the 87 patients observed.
September 2023 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Nursing” This article discusses Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches to treating alopecia areata, outlining etiology, treatment stages, and methods, but does not report new clinical results.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, the researchers explored the traditional Chinese medicine approach to treating seborrheic alopecia, emphasizing the interplay between zang-fu organs, qi, blood, and body fluids, and highlighted treatments focusing on wind, dampness, heat, blood stasis, and deficiency.
November 2020 in “World Journal of Integrated traditional and western Medicine（WJIM)” This study reports on three cases where Shengyang Sanhuo Decoction, a traditional treatment, was used to address alopecia by supporting spleen and stomach health, as theorized to counteract causes like emotional stress and improper diet.
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.