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This study investigates the effectiveness of plum-blossom needle tapping combined with ginger juice rubbing in preventing hair loss in 96 female obese patients after metabolic bariatric surgery. Utilizing a 2×2 factorial design, participants are divided into four groups: control, plum-blossom needle tapping, ginger juice rubbing, and combined treatment. The primary outcome is hair loss incidence assessed by trichoscopy at 3 and 6 months post-treatment. Secondary outcomes include biochemical indicators, Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome scores, and appearance anxiety. The trial aims to provide preliminary data on these traditional Chinese medicine techniques as potential interventions for postoperative hair loss, offering a basis for future large-scale research.

Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) is a drought-resistant shrub valued for its seeds and oil, which have been traditionally used to treat various ailments, including skin and scalp disorders, and to promote hair growth. The oil, a unique liquid-wax, is utilized in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industries. Jojoba oil exhibits numerous pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. Despite its benefits, the plant's heterozygous progeny raises concerns about its economic viability on a commercial scale, although successful plantations exist in Rajasthan, India.