January 2026 in “MEDS Clinical Medicine” Plum-blossom needle therapy shows promise for treating hair loss but needs more research.
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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.
Plum-blossom needle tapping with ginger juice rubbing may help prevent hair loss after bariatric surgery.
Acupuncture helped a man with long-term hair loss regrow his hair.
Acupuncture may effectively treat long-standing alopecia areata.
Plum blossom needle treatment is effective for male hair loss.
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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.
August 2011 in “동의생리병리학회지” Acupuncture and moxibustion therapy boost hair growth by enhancing growth factors and enzymes.
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.
March 2021 in “Annals of palliative medicine” Plum-blossom needling with conventional treatments improves hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
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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.
May 2022 in “Journal of clinical and nursing research” Fire needle acupuncture is effective for treating alopecia areata.
June 2023 in “Stem cell reviews and reports” Stem cell therapies could be a promising alternative for hair loss treatment, but more research is needed to understand their full potential and safety.
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April 2020 in “Medicine” Acupuncture may be a safe and cost-effective treatment for Seborrheic alopecia.
December 2024 in “Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology” Stem cells show promise for hair regrowth, but challenges remain.
August 2024 in “Journal of Contemporary Medical Practice” Professor Ma Shuanquan treats hair loss by using Chinese medicine to improve liver, spleen, and kidney health.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine” Treating seborrheic alopecia with Traditional Chinese Medicine by balancing internal factors can be effective.
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March 2015 in “World journal of acupuncture-moxibustion” Traditional Chinese medicine techniques like catgut embedment, moxibustion, and bloodletting showed better results for treating hair loss than the drug finasteride.
August 2024 in “Clinical and Medical Engineering Live” Alopecia treatment should use a modern, combined approach to effectively address hair loss.
January 2022 in “Frontiers in Medical Science Research” Blood stasis is the main cause of spot baldness, and treatments should focus on improving blood circulation.
December 2022 in “Journal of complementary medicine & alternative healthcare” Traditional Chinese medicine improved hair loss in a teenager with alopecia.
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July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Certain herbal combinations in traditional Chinese medicine might be effective for treating hair loss, focusing on liver or stomach health.
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August 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Some alternative treatments for hair loss might work, but more research is needed.
November 2023 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” Herbal treatments can help with hair problems, but more research is needed.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” The document suggests using natural remedies like bloodletting and honey for various health issues but lacks scientific evidence for their effectiveness.
Acupuncture may help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
January 2026 in “Medicine” Hejie Shengfa Decoction may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation, but more safety studies are needed.
January 2025 in “MEDS Chinese Medicine” Combining Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine can improve treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia.
May 2019 in “Journal of Acupuncture Research” Sebalgukhwa-san (SGS) can help treat hair loss without liver toxicity.