3 citations
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April 2020 in “Medicine” This study is set to explore acupuncture's effects on seborrheic alopecia through a randomized controlled trial, aiming to assess its clinical effectiveness and safety.
3 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of acupuncture and tuina science/Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science” This study reported that acupuncture therapy was more effective than medication in treating alopecia areata, showing higher curative and total effective rates after four months.
1 citations
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November 2016 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” This study reported that low-level laser therapy combined with acupuncture and herbal medicine significantly improved hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia due to bed sores and alopecia areata.
1 citations
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June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” This article discusses the potential of acupuncture as a complementary or alternative therapy for PCOS, highlighting experimental evidence of its positive effects on reproductive and metabolic function, but reports no new clinical results.
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.
This case report describes a 61-year-old man with long-standing alopecia areata who experienced complete hair regrowth following nine months of acupuncture therapy, suggesting potential efficacy for this non-pharmacological treatment in managing the condition.
This review presents evidence supporting acupuncture's potential benefits for AA treatment but notes the findings are limited by low-quality evidence and small sample sizes, suggesting a need for future large-scale, rigorous studies.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that acupuncture may reduce anxiety and depression in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, potentially through hormonal and neuroendocrine modulation, but further high-quality research is needed to confirm these findings.
January 2024 in “MEDS Chinese Medicine” This paper reviews recent progress in clinical research on using acupuncture and moxibustion to treat acne, summarizing the effectiveness of various methods and highlighting advancements over the past five years.
December 2023 in “Acupuncture in Medicine” Acupuncture might help with hair loss from androgenetic alopecia, as shown in two cases.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review discusses acupuncture and moxibustion for alopecia and reports evidence suggesting their efficacy for various types of hair loss, but notes barriers like cost and aversion to needles.
January 2020 in “Integrative Medicine Research” Acupuncture helps reduce pain and improve health in cancer patients.
January 2020 in “Integrative Medicine Research”
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September 2018 in “Experimental physiology” This study observed that electro-acupuncture reduced global DNA methylation and DNMT3b expression in a PCOS-like rat model, suggesting a role of hypothalamic DNA methylation in PCOS development and treatment.
4 citations
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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.
May 2022 in “Journal of clinical and nursing research” This review article found that fire needle acupuncture has shown promise in treating alopecia areata by acting directly on skin lesions and regulating Qi and blood, aiming to offer diagnostic and treatment insights for managing the condition.
December 2025 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” This study found that BAMO acupuncture combined with Simiao pill can help restore normal prostate tissue structure in mice by reducing DHT production, promoting apoptosis, and decreasing inflammatory responses.
August 2025 in “Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology” This review discusses various therapeutic properties of bee venom, including its potential against cancer, infections, and inflammatory diseases, but notes limitations in clinical application due to variability and safety concerns, calling for further research.
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April 2018 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” This review discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, its detection, and treatments, concluding that lifestyle changes may offer sustainable management, although it reports no new clinical results.
40 citations
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review examines complementary and alternative medicine for alopecia and finds limited support from robust clinical trials, highlighting the need for standardized studies to evaluate efficacy and safety.
22 citations
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November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology” This article presents 12 theses distinguishing alternative and regular medicine in Germany, reporting no new clinical results; the authors argue that the current integration of alternative methods in universities is misguided.
15 citations
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December 2009 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The effectiveness of alternative treatments for alopecia areata is uncertain and needs more research.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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January 2018 Lifestyle changes and medical treatments can help manage infertility in women with PCOS.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review discusses various theories of skin aging and the importance of using professional and at-home skincare solutions, but offers no new empirical findings.
9 citations
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This case study found that pharmacopuncture and needle-embedding therapy improved hair loss and physical condition in a woman with androgenetic alopecia, but further clinical studies are needed.
4 citations
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that twice-daily oral baricitinib at a 2-mg dose showed promising results in treating refractory alopecia areata, particularly among Chinese patients, with 64% achieving significant hair regrowth, although none attained complete hair regrowth. Adverse events were mild and included nausea and folliculitis.
4 citations
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November 2015 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” This review analyzes recent research trends on alopecia and reports no new results, highlighting findings in Western medicine and TCM related to combination therapies, patients' characteristics, and treatment approaches.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study reported that Gagamchengyoung-tang may reduce scalp disorder and increase hair density in alopecia patients with a febrile tendency.