Treatment of Alopecia Areata Based on the Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Internal Treatment Combined with External Treatment

The article discusses the treatment of alopecia areata (AA) using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) by combining internal and external therapies tailored to three stages of AA: initial, middle, and terminal. Each stage has specific treatment principles, such as clearing heat and dampness in the initial stage, invigorating Qi and blood in the middle stage, and supplementing the liver and kidney in the terminal stage. Treatments involve oral and topical Chinese medicine and TCM external therapies, focusing on restoring collateral function to promote hair growth. The study emphasizes the effectiveness of integrating internal and external treatments and addressing psychological health to improve treatment outcomes.