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Glossy scalp wind

油风 〔油風〕 yóu fēng

Also demon-licked head. A disease of sudden onset marked by dryness and falling of the hair in patches leaving the scalp red, smooth, and lustrous, with or without itching.

Biomedical correspondence: alopecia areata (pelade).

Medicinal therapy: Nourish the blood and dispel wind. Oral: Wondrous Response True-Nourishing Elixir (神应养真丹 shén yìng yǎng zhēn dān). Topical: Rub slices of fresh ginger (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, 生姜 shēng jiāng) on the affected area. For persistent conditions, perform tapping with a seven-star needle once a day.

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