Acupuncture for treating alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta-analysis

This review provides evidence for the benefits of acupuncture in AA treatment. However, the quality of the evidence was low, and the sample size was small. Therefore, future large-scale studies should be conducted using more rigorous methodologies.

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Medicine
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2026-03-20
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https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000048073
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Hair Growth and Disorders
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Acupuncture for treating alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ji Hee Jun, Myeong Soo Lee, Hye Won Lee, Tae-Young Choi
Medicine
Hair Growth and Disorders
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Acupuncture for treating alopecia areata: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Ji Hee Jun, Myeong Soo Lee, Hye Won Lee, Tae-Young Choi
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Abstract

This review provides evidence for the benefits of acupuncture in AA treatment. However, the quality of the evidence was low, and the sample size was small. Therefore, future large-scale studies should be conducted using more rigorous methodologies.

MedicineVol. 105(12)
Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KR)
No poverty
Openalex Percentile: Top 13%
Hair Growth and Disorders
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