January 2022 in “Frontiers in Medical Science Research” This article discusses the perspectives of Western and Chinese medicine on alopecia areata and proposes that blood stasis may be a key factor, recommending treatments focused on blood circulation.
August 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” In this analysis, Professor Ma Shuanquan attributes androgenetic alopecia to liver, spleen, and kidney dysfunctions and describes a treatment approach using Chinese medicines focused on these organs, suggesting individualization and noting significant therapeutic effects.
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.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that glycated proteins in untreated scalp hair may serve as a non-invasive marker for blood glucose control, but its applicability is limited by factors like cosmetic treatments and sample collection challenges.
September 2023 in “Medical & Clinical Case Reports Journal” This review found that while platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair density compared to baseline in people with androgenetic alopecia, its effectiveness was not significant compared to placebo in most studies.