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April 2020 in “Medicine” Acupuncture may be a safe and cost-effective treatment for Seborrheic alopecia.
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June 2011 in “Journal of acupuncture and tuina science/Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science” Acupuncture is more effective than medication for treating alopecia areata.
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November 2016 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” Low level laser therapy and acupuncture significantly improved hair growth in a patient with alopecia.
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June 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Acupuncture may improve reproductive and metabolic functions in PCOS without negative side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
Acupuncture may help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Acupuncture reduces anxiety and depression in women with PCOS.
January 2024 in “MEDS Chinese Medicine” Acupuncture can effectively treat acne.
December 2023 in “Acupuncture in Medicine” Acupuncture might help with hair loss from androgenetic alopecia, as shown in two cases.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
This case report describes a 61-year-old male with long-standing alopecia areata (AA) who experienced significant improvement and complete resolution of hair loss after nine months of acupuncture therapy, consisting of 55 sessions. The treatment involved plum-blossom needle tapping, circumferential needling, and systemic body acupuncture, administered three times weekly. The patient's condition improved within two months, and the migratory pattern of hair loss diminished. This case suggests that acupuncture may be an effective non-pharmacological treatment for persistent AA, although further controlled studies with biomarker analysis are needed to understand the therapeutic mechanisms.
This case report highlights the successful treatment of a 61-year-old male with long-standing alopecia areata using acupuncture therapy. The patient, who had experienced patchy hair loss for over six years, underwent a comprehensive acupuncture protocol involving plum-blossom needle tapping, circumferential needling, and systemic body acupuncture, administered three times weekly. Significant improvement was noted within two months, and complete resolution was achieved after nine months (55 sessions). The study suggests acupuncture as a potential non-pharmacological treatment for alopecia areata, though further controlled studies with biomarker analysis are needed to understand the therapeutic mechanisms.
November 2017 in “The Philippine journal of veterinary medicine/Philippine Journal of Veterinary Medicine” Aquapuncture may improve wound healing and hair growth in goats compared to nerve block.
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September 2018 in “Experimental physiology” Electro-acupuncture may help treat PCOS in rats by changing brain DNA methylation.
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
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January 2018 Lifestyle changes and medical treatments can help manage infertility in women with PCOS.
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January 2013 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” The conclusion is that a combination of noninvasive treatments and lifestyle changes can improve skin health during menopause.
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” The woman's hair loss improved significantly with pharmacopuncture and needle-embedding therapy.
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Baricitinib helped some patients with tough-to-treat hair loss regrow hair, but more research is needed on its safety.
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November 2015 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil are effective for hair growth, while new treatments like laser therapy and PRP show promise with few side effects.
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May 2013 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” Gagamchengyoung-tang may help improve hair growth and scalp health in certain alopecia patients.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may improve Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms and reduce costs, but more research is needed.
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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.