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T2 Liu Alopecia
T2 Alopecia, Liu, Bastyr
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| TCM understanding of Alopecia: | Alopecia (hair loss) is also known as “ban tu 斑禿 or ghost haircut 鬼剃頭 |
| TCM Cause of Alopecia: | -It can be caused by a variety of reasons -Here we just discuss sudden hair loss or hair loss in young age. The natural hair loss in elderly or hereditary baldness is not included |
| Describe Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Differentiation of Alopecia in TCM: | Depends on Emotional stimulation. Hair loss can occur gradually or in patches or throughout the scalp. – Anger, worry: hair falls out gradually – Fear, grief: hair falls out in patches, more acute (fear disperses KD qi, like power suddenly being cut off |
| How is Alopecia related to Qi and blood deficiency? | – Hair is the extension of blood 髮為血之餘 |
| Describe Blockage of sebaceous glands: | – Damp heat in ST and LI, ex. folliculitis – Usually due to excessive testosterone – Hair loss starts from the top of the head: the circle of hair loss gets bigger each year |
| Treatment of Alopecia: | Treat the causative factors Free from emotional stimulations Nutritious diet to build up qi and blood Low fat diet Keep the scalp clean Regular bowel movement Emotional stimulation |
| Acupuncture treatment of Alopecia: | 2 groups of points used alternatively, once daily. Use group 1 points on one day, then use group 2 points the next day, + alternate groups |
| DDx of Alopecia: | Emotional Stimulation, Qi and Blood deficiency Damp Heat |
| Which technique for Emotional Stimulation Alopecia: | Reducing technique |
| Group 1 points for Alopecia: | – UB 18 (back shu of LV): smooth LV qi – SJ 5: qi mover – ST 36: tonify qi and blood |
| Group 2 points for Alopecia: | – UB 20 (back shu of SP): tonify qi and blood – UB 19 (back shu of GB) – LV 3 (yuan source): smooth LV qi |
| Group 1 additional points for Emotional Stimulation Alopecia: | – P 6: regulate heart rhythm, calm shen – Anmian 安眠: insomnia |
| Group 2 additional points for Emotional Stimulation Alopecia: | – GB 20: benefit head, calm shen – SP 6: nourish blood, calm shen |
| Treatment of Qi and blood deficiency Alopecia: | 2 groups of points used alternatively Reinforcing technique |
| Points for Group 1 Qi and blood deficiency Alopecia: | – REN 17 (front mu of PC) – SP 10: tonify and move blood – REN 4 (front mu of SI): nourish qi, blood, yin, yang – GB 39 (command point of marrow): RBC production |
| Points for Group 2 for Qi and blood deficiency Alopecia: | – UB 17 (influential point of blood) – DU 4 命門: tonify KD – UB 23 (back shu of KD) – UB 52 (outer back shu of KD) KD is related to bone marrow (RBC production) |
| Treatment of Damp heat in ST and LI Alopecia: | 2 groups of points used alternatively. Reducing technique |
| Group 1 points for Damp heat in ST and LI Alopecia: | – LI 11: clear damp heat – ST 36: tonify qi and blood – DU 14: clear heat |
| Group 2 points for Damp heat in ST and LI Alopecia: | – LI 10: harmonize ST – ST 37 (lower he sea of LI): regulate BM – UB 39 (lower he sea of SJ) |
| Other therapies for alopecia. | Seven star needling: tap on scalp Auricular acupuncture – KD, SP, LU, ST, SJ – Endocrine, Occiput, Shenmen, Brain Scalp massage Chinese herbs – Hair growing lotion: main ingredient is ginger |
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