Q It's been 2 years since my alopecia areata appeared and I have several bald patches. At this level, can it still improve with Korean medicine treatment?
A Even if it has been multifocal for over 2 years, there is no reason to give up on treatment. It may take a long time, but with treatment matched to the pattern diagnosis and consistent management, there are cases where the patches stabilized and reached partial or substantial recovery.
Detailed Answer
The longer the duration of onset and the more numerous the bald patches, the longer treatment tends to take. However, treatment response varies greatly between individuals, and even in long-standing cases, some who continued treatment without giving up have shown meaningful improvement. Considering the recurrence rate (30 to 50%), it is important to continue constitutional management even after symptoms ease.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we set realistic recovery goals together. Even when full recovery is difficult, stabilizing the patches so they no longer spread and protecting the health of the remaining hair leads to a real improvement in quality of life.
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