What is Plum-Blossom therapy?
Plum-blossom needle therapy is a method of shallow insertion of multiple needles into the skin. The treatment instrument is made of five or seven stainless-steel needles arranged in a plum-blossom-shaped pattern, hence the name ‘plum-blossom needle.
What is alopecia?
What Is Alopecia? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes your hair to come out, often in clumps the size and shape of a quarter. The amount of hair loss is different in everyone. Some people lose it only in a few spots. Others lose a lot.
Where are acupuncture needles placed for hair loss?
The needles should stimulate areas in your body that are nerve-rich. This will usually include your glands and skin as well. In this case, the practitioner will put the needles around your head and neck to try and stimulate the user’s hair follicles. There are two ways acupuncture can be used to treat hair loss.
Can Chinese medicine help alopecia?
Chinese herbs have been used for hundreds of years to stop hair loss. One herb in particular is known for its ability to treat alopecia. It is a blood tonic in Chinese medicine. In several studies over 60% of people who had hair loss experienced hair regrowth within 3 months after taking He Shou Wu.
What Chinese herb is for hair growth?
Fo-ti is a Chinese herb that is one of the most commonly used historic medicines for hair growth and has also be used to restore the natural pigmentation of the hair. The herb is known to be good for the body and helps to increase blood circulation.
How often should you wash your hair if you have alopecia?
three times a week
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair If You Are Balding? If you are experiencing thinning or balding, our Bosley experts recommend washing no more than three times a week.
Does alopecia worsen with age?
Alopecia areata can occur at any age but about half of cases come on in childhood and 80% of cases come on before the age of 40 years. Men and women are equally affected. The condition tends to be milder if it comes on at an older age.