Hair-Loss on TCMGeo — Integrative Medicine Knowledge Basehttps://tcmgeo.com/tags/hair-loss/Recent content in Hair-Loss on TCMGeo — Integrative Medicine Knowledge BaseHugoen-usMon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000Alopecia Areata: TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guidehttps://tcmgeo.com/conditions/alopecia-areata/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/alopecia-areata/<h1 id="alopecia-areata-tcm-acupuncture-points--herbal-relief-guide">Alopecia Areata: TCM Acupuncture Points &amp; Herbal Relief Guide</h1> <p><strong>Updated:</strong> June 22, 2026<br> <strong>Reviewed by:</strong> Dr. Li Wei, DACM<br> <strong>Reading Time:</strong> 8 min<br> <strong>Body Area:</strong> Skin (Scalp)</p> <hr> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition characterized by sudden, non-scarring hair loss in well-defined patches. It affects approximately 2% of the population at some point in their lifetime and can progress to alopecia totalis (complete scalp hair loss) or alopecia universalis (total body hair loss). The condition triggers significant emotional distress, anxiety, and reduced quality of life, particularly given hair&rsquo;s role in personal identity.</p>