• CELLMED
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• v.13 no.15
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• pp.58.1-58.6
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• 2023

Objective: Report on the case of improvement of multiple alopecia areata through implementation of Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT). Methods: A Korean female in her 50s suffering from multiple alopecia areata. Results: Multiple alopecia areata was improved following implementation of OCNT. Conclusion: Application of OCNT can be helpful to multiple alopecia areata.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.84-98
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• 1996

We think that we know what alopecia is. But in detail, we have nothing of alopecia areata. Many kinds of alopecia make us be confused. So, I studied the history ( name, cause, treatment etc,) of alopecia areata through the oriental and occidental medical books. As a result, the investigation of alopecia areata was led to the next conclusions 1. Synonyms of alopecia areata are Bandok(斑禿), Docbal(禿髮), Guyjidu(귀지두), Guychedu(鬼剃頭), Gyobalsun(咬髮癬). 2. Generally, the cause of alopecia areata is classified into three groups. Those are hyeolheopungjo(血虛風燥), Chichehyeoleo(氣滯血瘀), Gansinbujoc(肝腎不足). 3. The important internal uses of alopecia areata are Sineungyangjin-Dan(神應養眞丹), Soyosan plus Tonggyuhwalhyeoltang(逍遙散合通竅活血湯), Chilbomiyuom-Dan(七寶美髥丹) etc. 4. The important external uses of alopecia areata are haeaetang(海艾湯), Suncheukbackyeop(鮮側柏葉), Old ginger(老薑), Leaf of mulberry tree(桑葉) etc. 5. The kinds of Acupunture therapy are Maehwachim(梅花針), Chilsungchim(七星針), Ear acupunture(耳針) etc.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.36 no.6
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• pp.221-228
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• 2022

The purpose of this study is to report the research trends of Korean medicine treatment for alopecia areata. We investigated the studies on Korean medicine treatments for alopecia areata via searching 4 web databases of Korea. 13 papers were selected, and we classified them according to publication year, published journals, the types of study, research subject, the methods of treatment, confirmation of recurrence, methods of evaluation, and institutional review board(IRB). We analyzed a total of 13 clinical studies of Korean medicine on alopecia areata based on various criteria and reviewed the research trends. Based on this, we suggested points to be improved and supplemented when conducting clinical research on alopecia areata in the future. Clinical studies on alopecia areata started to be published in 2001, and acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, herbal medicines, etc. were used as treatment methods for alopecia areata. Most of the clinical studies on alopecia areata were case studies, so it is thought that various types of clinical studies are needed. In addition, it is necessary to confirm the recurrence of alopecia areata and to improve the awareness of research ethics.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.105-110
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• 2001

The etiology of alopecia areata has not been fully elucidated, but autoimmune theory is further strengthened by the increased association of alopecia areata with a number of autoimmune disorders and by the increased prevalence of organ-specific autoantibodies in alopecia areata. Alopecia areata was called 'Yupung(油風)', 'Quijidu(귀지두)', 'Ballak(髮落)' etc. We experienced a patient who had been alopecia areata for ten years. He had been treated alopecia areata with herbal acupunture( mixed CF and JsD). almost entire scalp had been replaced with new termal hairs.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.138-145
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• 2004

The clinical features and therapeutic results of alopecia areata are variable and unpredictable. For example, genetic, psychic, immunologic factors are regarded as the reason of alopecia areata. For the relationship between alopecia and whiplash injury, Dr. Guun explained that whiplash injury by the traffic accident produces cervical muscle spasm, and it makes autonomic nerve change. The tropical changes accompanied with ischemic change of scalp vessels made by this mechanism cause alopecia areata. And Yesudian reported the case of scalp alopecia as the result of ischemic change following traffic accident. We have experienced a 25-year-old woman with Alopecia areata following whiplash injury by traffic accident, and who had no risk factor of it. The patient was treated by acupuncture and physical treatment. Her hair loss, cervical angle and pain were improved through acupuncture treatment. This case of alopecia areata following whiplash injury is uncommon, so we report the mechanism of it, but should collect more cases and observations.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.124-130
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• 2016

Objective : This study is designed to investigate the effect of Korean medical therapy on Alopecia areata patients. Method : This is a case report on a female patients who has been suffering from alopecia areata. To reduce her symptoms, we provided with internal herbal medicine 2 times a day, acupuncture therapy 1-2 times a day, pharmacopuncture one time a day and needle-embedding therapy. Results : After series of treatments, the symptoms of Alopecia areata were remarkably improved. Conclusions : This study shows us that Korean medical treatment effects on alopecia areata patient.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.91-96
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• 2004

Objective : Alopecia areata is a common disease and the difficulty of its medical management is well known. This study was designed to investigate the effect of bee venom and Carthami Flos herbal acupuncture. Method : The patient was managed by bee venom, carthami-flos herbal acupuncture and General acupunture. Herbal acupuncture was injected subcutaneously into the lesion. We checked involvement in plaque, according to evaluation of the effect on alopecia areata. Results : After 5 month of treatment, the lesion had been replaced with new terminal hair. Evaluation of the effect on alopecia areata The score changed from 0 to 3 point. Conclusion : These result suggest that bee venom and Carthami Flos herbal acupuncture has good effect on alopecia areata. But further studies are required to concretely prove the effectiveness of bee venom and Carthmi Flos herbal acupuncture for treating alopecia areata.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.269-280
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• 2009

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of traditional Oriental hair care products on inhibition of extensive alopecia areata. Methods : We have experienced a 29-year-old woman with extensive alopecia areata to get worse quickly. The patient was treated by acupuncture and traditional oriental hair care products in 9 months. We used HRV(Heart Rate Variability), APG(Accelerated Photoplethysmograpy) and SALT(Severity of alopecia tool) scale for the assessment of alopecia areata and her physical condition. Results & Conclusions : Her hair loss and physical condition was completely improved.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.239-249
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• 2017

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effectiveness of Gagamhwajung-hwan in five severe alopecia areata patients. Methods : This case study was conducted for five severe alopecia areata patients who visited Korean Medicine Clinic. Herbal medicine(Gagamhwajung-hwan) was prescribed to all five patients. Improvements of patients were evaluated by photographs and SALT(Severity of alopecia tool) scale. Results : According to photographs, hair loss of each patient was completely improved. SALT scale was also decreased in all five patients. Conclusions : This study shows the possibility of using Gagamhwajung-hwan to treat severe alopecia areata.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.27 no.1
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• pp.53-57
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• 2024

The purpose of this study is to report the clinical application of Hominis Placenta Pharmacopunture for Alopecia areata. Patient was diagnosed as stress-induced Alopecia areata 1 years ago. To reduce symptom, we treated a patient 8 times using Hominis Placenta Pharmacopunture. Hominis Placenta was injected subcutaneously into the lesion of head scalp alopecia. According to photographs, the lesion had been replaced with new terminal hair and the size of the lesion had decreased. This case has shown that stress-induced Alopecia areata patient could be treated by Hominis Placenta Pharmacopunture.