Hair
loss, also known as alopecia or baldness, refers to a loss of hair from part of
the head or body. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more and
more men and women are suffering from hair loss than before. They estimate that
at any given time 30 million women and men in the USA are affected by some form
of hair loss during their lifetime.
Luckily,
traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a long history of treating hair loss in
both men and women. According to the TCM principles, the growth and development
of hair depends on proper functioning of qi and blood that is governed by the
Kidney and Liver organ-meridian systems. The Liver organ-meridian governs hair
health and is supported energetically by its connection with the Kidney, which
influences the growth of all body cells, including hair. The Liver blood
nourishes the hair follicle and the hair itself is seen as an extension of
blood. Acupuncture can improve the flow of qi and blood in the scalp and can
help hair to regrow and Chinese herbs can nourish qi and blood to stop more
hair from falling out.
We
use traditional Chinese medicine to help our patients who are suffering from
hair loss. Both acupuncture and Chinese herbs not only help in preventing
further hair loss from occurring but also support future regrowth.
