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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.
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.
August 2025 in “MedScien” This study highlights factors contributing to increasing seborrheic alopecia among teenagers, including hormonal, lifestyle, and psychological influences, and suggests integrated treatment strategies including medication, lifestyle adjustments, and psychological interventions.
March 2021 in “Annals of palliative medicine” This meta-analysis found that plum-blossom needling, as an add-on therapy, provided moderate beneficial effects on hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients compared to conventional treatment alone.
December 2025 in “JURNAL ILMU KEDOKTERAN DAN KESEHATAN” This study reported that a 29-year-old woman with telogen effluvium experienced improved hair growth and reduced hair loss through 12 sessions of plum blossom acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture, as evidenced by new hair growth, improved hair-pull test results, and decreased telogen phase hair percentage.