Can hair loss caused by kidney yin deficiency still grow back?

Written by Qiu Xin Hui

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Updated on December 09, 2024

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Hair loss caused by kidney yin deficiency fundamentally needs nourishment of the kidney yin. Kidney yin deficiency generally presents as a pattern of false heat symptoms. In clinical practice, some yin-nourishing medicines can be used for treatment. You can choose Liuwei Dihuang Wan or Yangxue Shengfa capsules. Consistent use can relieve hair loss symptoms.

There are other causes of hair loss, not just kidney yin deficiency. It is closely related to daily habits as well. One should avoid staying up late; staying up consumes heart blood and yin blood, which exacerbates yin deficiency leading to worsened kidney yin deficiency. Therefore, it's important to consume more foods and medicines that nourish kidney yin while also avoiding staying up late.

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