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Traditional Chinese Medicine Definition
In traditional Chinese medicine, alopecia areata is known as "You Feng" (greasy wind), a condition categorized under dermatological diseases. According to the "Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine," alopecia areata refers to sudden, circular or irregular hair loss on the scalp, with normal skin in the affected area. It is often attributed to factors such as blood heat and wind dryness, as well as deficiencies in the liver and kidneys.
In clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, the core pathogenesis of alopecia areata is attributed to blood heat and wind dryness or deficiencies in the liver and kidneys. Common precipitating factors include emotional disturbances, irregular diet, and excessive fatigue. During diagnosis, it is crucial to differentiate the following key points: blood heat and wind dryness manifests as sudden hair loss, rapid progression, and redness in the脱发 area; deficiencies in the liver and kidneys are characterized by a longer course of the disease, smoothness in the脱发 area, and symptoms such as dizziness and lower back pain. The overall approach to treatment involves cooling the blood and dispelling wind, promoting blood circulation and hair growth, or tonifying the liver and kidneys, nourishing the blood, and promoting hair growth. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that by adjusting the patient's internal environment and balancing yin and yang, the treatment of alopecia areata can be achieved.
Common Syndrome Types and Key Points of Differentiation
血热风燥证
Main Manifestations：突然脱发,进展快,脱发区发红
Management Approach：凉血祛风,活血生发
肝肾不足证
Main Manifestations：病程长,脱发区光滑,头晕腰酸
Management Approach：补益肝肾,养血生发
The above syndrome information is based on traditional Chinese medicine textbooks and clinical standards. Specific differentiation should be completed by a practicing traditional Chinese medicine physician in person.
Physician's Clinical Insights
Patients with alopecia areata often experience emotional instability. In clinical treatment, it is important to focus on psychological counseling and harmonizing the Qi and blood.
— 陈燕 中医执业医师
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参考文献：《中医内科学》（十三五规划教材）、《中医病证诊断疗效标准》(ZY/T001.1-94)、《中医病证分类与代码》(GB/T 15657-2021)