January 2014 in “Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” Chinese comprehensive therapy effectively improves hair growth and scalp condition in androgenetic alopecia.
March 2021 in “Annals of palliative medicine” Plum-blossom needling with conventional treatments improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
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April 2023 in “Bioengineering & Translational Medicine” STAR particles are safe, comfortable, and effective for enhancing drug delivery through the skin.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.