Abstract: | Objective: To observe clinical efficacy of acupuncture, plum needle, BMP infrared light irradiation and ginger coating on alopecia areata. Methods: 52 cases of alopecia areata were randomly divided into treatment group of 26 cases and control group of 26 cases. The treatment group was given acupuncture, plum needle, BMP infrared light irradiation and ginger coating. The control group received plum needle, BMP infrared light irradiation and ginger coating. Both groups were treated with two courses, once every other day, 10 times for a course. Results: The total efficacy of comprehensive therapy on treating alopecia areata was 100.0%; in the control group, the total efficacy was 53.8%. There has a significant difference (P〈0.05). The efficacy in the treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group. Conclusion: Acupuncture, plum needle, BMP infrared light irradiation and ginger coating for alopecia areata have significant effects. |