What are the prescriptions for treating hair loss?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), prescriptions for treating hair loss generally include Chaihu Shugan San, Danggui Buxue Tang, Buzhong Yiqi Tang, Liuwei Dihuang Wan, etc. It is recommended that patients use medications under the guidance of a doctor and avoid self-medication to prevent unnecessary damage to the body.

1. Chaihu Shugan San is mainly composed of dried tangerine peel, Chaihu, Chuanxiong, Xiangfu, and other Chinese herbal medicines. It has the effects of soothing the liver and regulating qi, promoting blood circulation to relieve pain, etc. It can be used to treat symptoms such as irritability, insomnia, and hair loss caused by liver qi stagnation.

2. Danggui Buxue Tang mainly consists of Danggui and Huangqi, which have the effects of tonifying qi and nourishing blood. It can be used to treat symptoms such as unstable hair roots, fatigue, and hypovolemia caused by qi and blood deficiency.

3. Buzhong Yiqi Tang includes ginseng, baizhu, huangqi, danggui, etc. It is a tonifying prescription used to treat symptoms such as appetite loss, pale complexion, and hair loss caused by spleen and stomach qi deficiency and middle qi sinking.

4. Liuwei Dihuang Wan has the effect of nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney. It can be used to treat symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, nocturnal sweating, seminal emission, and polydipsia caused by kidney yin deficiency. It also has an improving effect on hair loss caused by kidney qi deficiency.

In addition, TCM prescriptions such as Siwu Tang, Tongqiao Huoxue Tang, and Bazhen Tang also have certain effects on hair loss. It is necessary to clarify the diagnosis under the guidance of a doctor and select appropriate medications for treatment. During medication use, patients should maintain a light diet, strengthen life management, and avoid excessive fatigue. If discomfort occurs, seek medical attention promptly to avoid delaying the condition.