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Medicated thread moxibustion for alopecia areata: A case report
Yi-Mei Zhang1, Cui-Hong Liu2, Yong-Cheng Wang3
1Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Second Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Medicine
|November 7, 2019
Summary
Traditional Zhuang medicine
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Dermatology
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Background:
- Alopecia areata (AA) treatments often involve systemic immunosuppressants with significant side effects.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers alternative therapeutic approaches.
- Zhuang medicine, an ethnic branch of TCM, utilizes unique therapies like medicated thread moxibustion.
Observation:
- A 36-year-old male patient presented with rapidly progressing alopecia areata following significant emotional distress.
- Conventional treatments for AA have limitations and potential adverse effects.
- The patient's condition involved coin-shaped hair loss on the scalp, worsening over two months.
Findings:
- Medicated thread moxibustion, a Zhuang medicine therapy, was applied to specific acupoints (Kuihua, ST 36, SP 10, DU 20, LR 3).
- Initial hair regrowth, characterized by fine, wooly hairs, was observed within one week.
- Significant hair coverage with new growth was evident after three weeks of treatment.
Implications:
- Medicated thread moxibustion shows promise as an effective alternative treatment for alopecia areata.
- This case highlights the potential of ethnic traditional medicine in managing dermatological conditions.
- Further research into Zhuang medicine therapies for AA is warranted to explore efficacy and safety profiles.
