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http://dx.doi.org/10.6114/jkood.2016.29.4.182

Case Study on Treating Scarring alopecia and Alopecia arreata Using Low Level Laser Therapy and Acupuncture  

Kim, Chul-Yun (Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Seo, Hyung-Sik (Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Lee, Deuk-Joo (Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Kwon, Kang (Dept. of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
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The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology / v.29, no.4, 2016 , pp. 182-188 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of low level laser therapy and acupuncture on hair loss. Methods : The patient with alopecia caused by bed sore and alopecia areata was treated with 29 times of laser therapy, acupuncture and took herbal medicine during about 3 months. The treatment effect was evaluated by standardized photography. Results : Hair loss had shown a marked improvement. Entire scalp had been replaced with new hairs. Conclusions : LLLT(low level laser therapy) is effective method for treating alopecia. It can shorten the length of treatment of alopecia.
Keywords
Hani-maehwa laser; LLLT(low level laser therapy); Alopecia; Acupuncture;
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