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A Case Study on the Use of Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) in Patients with Alopecia

세포교정영양요법(OCNT)을 이용한 탈모 환자 사례 보고

  • Received : 2023.02.28
  • Accepted : 2023.02.28
  • Published : 2023.02.28

Abstract

Objective: A case report on alopecia improvement using Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT) Methods: A 78-year-old Korean female, in which her quality of life has deteriorated due to severe longterm hair loss on the crown and forelocks. Results: Symptoms of alopecia improved after nutritional therapy Conclusion: Nutritional therapy can help to promote hair growth and increase hair thickness for patients who exhibit symptoms of alopecia.

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