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February 2014 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Herbal medicine and acupuncture helped regrow hair and reduce pain in a patient with Alopecia Areata.
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January 2019 in “The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine” This case report detailed the treatment of a 4-year-old child with alopecia areata using herbal medicine, specifically Gagamchengyeong-tang and Gagampalmul-tang, which initially resulted in significant hair regrowth. After the alopecia reoccurred following illnesses, the same herbal treatment was successfully used again, demonstrating its potential effectiveness. The report underscored the need for further research and long-term follow-up in pediatric cases of alopecia areata, especially when invasive treatments are not suitable.
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January 2018 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” This study investigated the effects of Korean medical therapy on 2 patients with alopecia areata. The treatment included internal herbal medicine administered twice daily, acupuncture therapy, and Hwangryunhaedok-tang herbal-acupuncture therapy over a period of 3 to 4 months. The results indicated a remarkable improvement in the symptoms of alopecia areata, suggesting that Korean medical treatment was effective for this condition.
January 2009 in “Beijing Medical Journal” Combined therapy effectively improved severe alopecia areata in all patients after 6 months.
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology open access journal” Early-stage Alopecia Areata was effectively treated in less than six months.