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Mind-body treatments for alopecia areata
Recently, Dr. Steven Gurgevich wrote on his Psychology Today blog, "Although many women find bald men to be sexy, alopecia areata can be emotionally devastating to a man or woman. Mind-body medicine may be 'help-on-the-way' for this type of baldness and hair loss."
He added, "[Y]et another application of my specialty - clinical hypnosis - is under study for this condition of alopecia areata. In the July-September 2008 issue of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, a study of 21 patients exposed to hypnotic treatment showed promise for hair growth. Twelve of the subjects achieved significant hair growth, and all patients achieved decreased depression and anxiety."
He concludes, "This study is another brick in the wall of our foundation for the mind-body connection's role in healing," and it suggests that an alopecian seeking treatment should "learn and integrate mind-body methods along with all other therapies you are using and give it your faith, belief and expectations for success."
Click here to read his entire blog. Feel free to comment below as well.
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He added, "[Y]et another application of my specialty - clinical hypnosis - is under study for this condition of alopecia areata. In the July-September 2008 issue of the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, a study of 21 patients exposed to hypnotic treatment showed promise for hair growth. Twelve of the subjects achieved significant hair growth, and all patients achieved decreased depression and anxiety."
He concludes, "This study is another brick in the wall of our foundation for the mind-body connection's role in healing," and it suggests that an alopecian seeking treatment should "learn and integrate mind-body methods along with all other therapies you are using and give it your faith, belief and expectations for success."
Click here to read his entire blog. Feel free to comment below as well.
RELATED AW DISCUSSION: Bald is Beautiful...on Men?
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Permalink Reply by Rose Marie' on
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Hi
I think a holistic overview of those dealing with alopecia and other auto immune diseases is sensible. I also truly believe in the power of positive thought processes. So, I do think this may help people to deal with this condition. I don't know if it is the way to cure or put it into remission - it will be interesting if this study was taken further.
Thanks for the information
Rosy
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Permalink Reply by Melinda Thiele on
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I am training to become a hypnotherapist and have been bald for 30 years, (I'm 38 now). My hypnosis instructor recently helped during a session with suggestions for hair regrowth. Such long-term baldness is surely challenging to counter but I appreciate that he was open to exploring the option.
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