PELADE by Zhang Ren and Dong Zhi Lin (hairloss)

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[b:699f1c7a21]PELADE by Zhang Ren and Dong Zhi Lin (hairloss)[/b:699f1c7a21]

Pelade is a disease of unknown etiology characterized by local circular trichomadesis without
inflammation. The efficacy of acupuncture amounting to about 90%.

[b:699f1c7a21]1.ACUPUNCTURE[/b:699f1c7a21]

The main points are

- Ashi (the site where the hair has been lost) and Fengchi (G 20) .

The secondary points are

- Xinshu (G 15), Geshu (B 17), Pishu (B 20), Zusanli (S 36) and Sanyinjiao (Sp 6) .

[b:699f1c7a21]Technique:[/b:699f1c7a21]

- The main points are chosen for each patient.

- For patients with narrow pelade, crossed-form needling method is employed, i.e., a needle is
inserted horizontally from left to right, while another needle is inserted horizontally from the
anterior to the posterior. The two needles crosses at the center of the pelade area

- For patients with extensive pelade, four needles are inserted horizontally in four directions
(anterior. posterior, left and right) , towards the center where they are crossed. After insertion,
the needles are retained for 15 minutes.

- Reducing method is adopted on Fengch (G 20), while reinforcing method is employed on other
points. During retention, moxibustion may be added. This therapy is administered once every
other day.

[b:699f1c7a21]2. SKIN NEEDLE THERAPY[/b:699f1c7a21]

- The main points are Ashi (the site where the hair has been lost) .

- The secondary points are Fengchi (G 20) , ex Yiming and ex Jiaji (Ex-B l5) .

Technique:

- The points are pricked with skin needles to cause slight bleeding. When rare neogenetic hair
appears on the bare area, pricking is performed more slightly.

- A plum-blossom needle may also be employed with frequency of 70-90 times per minute, for
10-15 minutes.

- This therapy is administered once daily or every other day. Fourteen treatment sessions
constitute a therapeutic course.

[b:699f1c7a21]3. CUPPING THERAPY[/b:699f1c7a21]

The main points are Ashi (the site where the hair has been lost) .

Technique:

- Cupping therapy is employed for patient with extensive pelade.

- Operation: A thin cake made with flour is put previously on the site where the hair has been lost.

- A middle or small sized cup (heated with alcohol-cotton) is then covered on it, continuously for
5-6 times, to cause a local slight cyanosis.

- The points on the left and the right of the head are needled alternately.

- This therapy is administered once every other day, and ten treatment sessions constitute a
therapeutic course.



Reference:
[b:699f1c7a21]'Modern Clinic Necessities for Acupuncture & Moxibustion' by Zhang Ren and Dong Zhi Lin (TCM
Material for Advanced Training Courses)[/b:699f1c7a21]
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