Q. I hear you do scalp acupuncture for hair loss.
It is a method of needling shallowly in the scalp area. Research has been reported in alopecia areata and in male and female pattern hair loss.
📝 Detailed Answer
A systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture for alopecia areata, a narrative review of combined herbal medicine and scalp acupuncture for male pattern hair loss, and a before-and-after comparison study of combined Korean medicine treatment for female pattern hair loss, have been reported.
The scalp has thin skin so we needle shallowly. It can feel pressed or sore after the procedure, so it is better not to wash your hair vigorously on the day.
Hair loss differs completely in approach by type. We first distinguish between hair coming out in round patches, thinning and reducing, and heavy shedding that then stops.
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