Exploration of Guo Yufeng's Experience in Treating Alopecia Areata with Acupuncture on the Basis of the Analogy Method
ZHANG Ming
GUO Yufeng
SUN Yingxin
GAO Ning
ZHANG Peichu
SUN Weijia
MA Xiaoyuan
Abstract：The analogy method is a characteristic mindset of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).It emphasizes the observation of the similarity between natural phenomena and human physiological and pathological phenomena to reveal the essence and law of the disease,showing unique characteristics and advantages in guiding the understanding and treatment of the disease.Based on Professor Guo Yufeng's clinical experience in the treatment of alopecia areata by the analogy method,the core pathogenesis of alopecia areata is systematically expounded as follows:deficiency leads to no support;heat leads to scorch and wilting;dampness leads to unfixed roots;and wind leads to hair breakage and loss.Based on this,this article proposed the acupuncture treatment idea of shallow needling with fine-fire needle to guide the situation and drive out the evil to protect the hair.Additionally,we should make the best use of the situation and expel the pathogenic factor to protect hair based on the Wang's old ten needles,the overall acupoints were taken to generate qi and blood,cut off water and dampness,and regulate Qi to nourish the hair.
Keywords：alopecia areataanalogy methodfire needlingneedle punctureshallow needlingWang's old ten needlesexperience of famous doctorGuo Yufeng
Publication Date：2025-12-10
Online Publishing Date：2026-01-04(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 465-468 )