According to Chinese Medicine theory, baldness can be associated with many syndromes. A Chinese medical doctor will first try to discover the underlying syndrome which is leading to balding. It may be:

Qi (the body's essential energy) and Blood Deficiency: Spleen and Lung Qi deficiency causes a failure in the normal regular nourishment of hair.

Liver and Kidney Deficiency: congenital deficiency or sexual over-strain can give rise to Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency (i.e. deficiency of cooling bodily fluids). This Yin deficiency can cause hair loss.

Blood Heat and Excess Wind: excessive heat in the blood or external wind invading the body, which can lead to balding.

Damp-Heat accumulation: having sweet, oily food and drink causes damp-heat to accumulate in the body which in turn will cause a dysfunction in the Lung, Spleen and Kidney. Damp-Heat can damage the root of hair and obstruct meridians (the channels through which the body's essential energy circulates), which causes hair loss.

According to Chinese Medicine theory, depending on the underlying syndrome, herbal ointments and shampoos, acupuncture, Guasha and plum blossom needles can be prescribed to treat hair loss