This article reviews traditional and modern methods for treating pilosis with both Korean medicine and current technologies, but it does not provide new clinical results.
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August 2012 in “Journal of acupuncture and meridian studies” This review discusses the diagnostic classification and traditional Korean medicine treatments for abnormal hair growth and reports no new clinical results; it suggests that combining these with modern technology may enhance cosmetology advances.
May 2014 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” This study reviewed and analyzed existing research on laser therapy for alopecia, suggesting both low-level and high-level lasers may serve as effective treatment alternatives.
This review discusses traditional Korean medical treatments for abnormal hair growth (pilosis) and hair removal, highlighting their long history and potential for cosmetic advancement when combined with modern technology; it reports no new clinical results.
August 2018 in “Journal of the Korean Chemical Society” This study found that ethanol extract from the traditional Korean medicinal plant Anemarrhena asphodeloides effectively promoted hair growth in mice without altering serum composition, suggesting its potential as a hair growth-promoting agent.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Korean Medicine” This review of the Journal of Korean Medicine found that most Romanized prescription names did not fully conform to the Society of Korean Medicine's guidelines, indicating a need for standardized regulations.
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This article reviews the possible therapeutic activities of Angelica gigas Nakai root extracts and their components, noting their potential effects on neuro-cognitive, metabolic, and other health conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the confusion and misuse of Polygoni Multiflori Radix, Cynanchi Wilfordii Radix, and Cynanchi Auriculati Radix in Korea, highlighting their plant origins, uses, and toxicities, without providing new clinical results.
November 2015 in “韓方眼耳鼻咽喉皮膚科學會誌 = The journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology” This review analyzed research trends in alopecia treatments, noting that Western studies focus on combination therapies and safety, while integrative medicine and overall health considerations are emphasized in Korean and traditional Chinese medicine.
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January 2003 This study found that SPELA 707, a herbal extract mixture, enhanced hair density and promoted hair growth by converting hair into the anagen phase in individuals with androgenetic alopecia and C3H mice.
January 2017 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” This study found that Sinseon-yukza-hwan extract has strong antioxidative properties, effectively inhibiting free radical generation, which supports its potential use as a natural antioxidant.
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December 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” The T-zone on the face has more androgen receptors and produces more oil than the U-zone.
February 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article offers a summary of the Seoul International Dermatology Symposium held in May 1995, but reports no new clinical findings.
23 citations
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July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study used association rule mining and network analysis to identify frequently combined herb sets for treating alopecia from 56 articles, highlighting the potential of Polygonum multiflorum, Angelica sinensis, and Ligusticum chuanxiong in traditional medicine and suggesting further bioinformatics research to understand their efficacy.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This chapter discusses the current developments in Traditional Chinese Medicine for treating PCOS but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research in this area.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” This review discusses traditional and complementary medicine practices for skin health, examining existing literature and emphasizing the challenge of conducting research in these areas, without providing new clinical results.
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September 2015 in “Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society” This study presents a new method using UPLC-ESI-MS/MS for analyzing the constituents of a medicinal herbal complex extract, which includes herbs traditionally used to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth; no clinical results were reported.
September 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” In this study, 13.3% of dermatology patients reported using traditional and complementary medicine, with herbal remedies being the most common method, especially among middle-aged university graduates.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study observed that Korean medicine treatment, particularly with a cooling effect, significantly improved hair count and reduced symptoms in alopecia patients with parietal region fever.
16 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review examines the long-standing use of "Dictamnus" in traditional medicine, highlighting the promising potential of D. albus and D. hispanicus as herbal drug candidates, but presents no new experimental findings.
25 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, 62.1% of Korean patients with chronic dermatologic diseases reported using complementary and alternative medicine, though many were dissatisfied with the results.
40 citations
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November 2016 in “Molecules” This review discusses the historical and current use of ribosome-inactivating protein-expressing plants in traditional medicine across various cultures and regions, highlighting their role despite a lack of scientific validation.
January 2025 in “International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation” This review examines the factors contributing to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in India, discussing genetic, lifestyle, and environmental influences, but provides no new clinical results.
This study found that topical application of Sinsun-yukza-hwan extract significantly increased hair density and thickness in a mouse alopecia model and enhanced expression of growth-related genes.
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” This review highlights the potential of TCM medicinal foods for managing post-COVID disorders and suggests they could provide a safe and efficient long-term therapy due to their milder nature.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” This study reviews Korean medicine treatments for alopecia and found potential benefits, though side effects like pruritus and headache were reported; further research is needed to solidify treatment guidelines.
20 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study identified key natural medicinal materials used in traditional Chinese medicine across Taiwan for inducing lactation, highlighting Angelica sinensis as a primary core component in galactogenous prescriptions.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine” This study suggests that long working hours may contribute to the development of alopecia among Korean male workers.
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May 2021 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This review discusses the potential antiaging effects of Chinese herbal medicines and suggests their role in regulating aging-related genes through various signaling pathways; it reports no new clinical results.
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April 2016 in “Innovare Academic Sciences - Innovare Journal of Ayurvedic Sciences” This article evaluates the therapeutic effects and safety of traditional herbal medicines used by tribal communities in India, but does not present new data or results.