83 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain types of T cells are essential for healthy skin and play a role in skin diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Annals of palliative medicine” Plum blossom needle acupuncture with qi-invigorating therapy is more effective for Seborrheic Alopecia than Western medicine.
January 2026 in “MEDS Clinical Medicine” Plum-blossom needle therapy shows promise for treating hair loss but needs more research.
December 2025 in “JURNAL ILMU KEDOKTERAN DAN KESEHATAN” Plum blossom acupuncture and electroacupuncture improved hair growth and quality of life in a woman with chronic hair loss.
Plum blossom needle treatment is effective for male hair loss.
March 2021 in “Annals of palliative medicine” Plum-blossom needling with conventional treatments improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Minoxidil and finasteride work best for hair loss; hair transplants are for severe cases.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Minoxidil and finasteride work best for hair loss; hair transplants are for advanced cases.
3 citations
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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.
Acupuncture helped a man with long-term hair loss regrow his hair.
Acupuncture may effectively treat long-standing alopecia areata.
August 2011 in “동의생리병리학회지” Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy boost hair growth by enhancing growth factors and enzymes.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The supplements improved hair density and reduced hair loss.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” The supplement significantly improves hair density and appearance in people with hair loss.
January 2005 in “国外医药:植物药分册” African plum is linked to treating BPH and has economic benefits.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The modified needle is safer for procedures by reducing injury risk.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microneedle arrays deliver botulinum toxin effectively for sweat suppression, similar to injections.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” Fire needle therapy is an effective and better alternative to surgery for early-stage neck carbuncles.
July 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” PEMA handles on syringes improve comfort and efficiency in hair transplant procedures.
March 2024 in “Cosmoderma” Botulinum toxin is used for neck, shoulder, calf, and ankle slimming, and hair loss treatment, but can cause muscle weakness and atrophy with regular use.
11 citations
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November 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” A 2 mm needle is effective and precise for skin injections.
9 citations
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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.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Hyaluronic acid microneedles with herbal extracts may effectively promote hair growth for treating hair loss.
21 citations
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June 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Goat placenta in microneedle patches is effective and safe for skin regeneration.
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can cause temporary, painful lymph node swelling in some patients.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Combining hair transplantation with PRP is more effective for treating hair loss than hair transplantation alone.
February 2023 in “Medicine in novel technology and devices” Microneedles with traditional Chinese medicine can help regrow hair in androgenic alopecia.
April 2025 in “Biomacromolecules” Hyaluronic acid microneedles with herbal extracts may help regrow hair.
10 citations
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May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using PLFUT is effective for eyebrow restoration with natural-looking results and no scarring.
January 2014 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology&Otorhinolaryngology&Dermatology” The woman's hair loss improved significantly after treatment with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and needle-embedding therapy.