Complementary And Alternative Medicine In Alopecia Areata

December 2009 in “ American journal of clinical dermatology ”

Frank J H M van den Biggelaar, Joost Smolders, Jacobus F.A. Jansen

alopecia areata hypnotherapy aromatherapy onion juice garlic gel acupuncture herbal extracts ginseng green tea

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Alopecia Areata →

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

Ginseng →

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Studysummary The effectiveness of alternative treatments for alopecia areata is uncertain and needs more research.

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research Alopecia Areata: Overview and Treatment Options

151 citations , February 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This review explores the causes and mechanisms of alopecia areata and discusses current treatments, reporting no new clinical findings.

research Combination of Topical Garlic Gel and Betamethasone Valerate Cream in the Treatment of Localized Alopecia Areata: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study

61 citations , January 2007 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology”

This study found that garlic gel significantly improved the efficacy of topical betamethasone valerate in treating alopecia areata compared to placebo.

research Human Hair Growth Enhancement In Vitro By Green Tea Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate (EGCG)

108 citations , November 2006 in “Phytomedicine”

This study found that EGCG from green tea may stimulate human hair growth by promoting the proliferation and anti-apoptotic activity in dermal papilla cells.

research The Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Asiasari Radix Extract and Its Molecular Regulation

87 citations , March 2005 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

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research In Vivo and In Vitro Evaluation of Hair Growth Potential of Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Linn.

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This study found that the petroleum ether extract from the leaves of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis demonstrated more effectiveness in promoting hair growth in rats compared to the extract from its flowers.

research Promotion of Hair Growth by Ginseng Radix on Cultured Mouse Vibrissal Hair Follicles

59 citations , August 2003 in “Phytotherapy Research”

This study found that a 70% methanol extract from red ginseng stimulated hair growth in mouse vibrissal follicles, suggesting its bioactive components, particularly certain ginsenosides, may promote hair growth.

research Alopecia Areata: Clinical Perspective and an Insight into Pathogenesis

15 citations , April 2003 in “Journal of dermatology”

Alopecia areata causes hair loss due to an immune attack on hair follicles, influenced by genetics and environment.

research The Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Sophora Flavescens Extract and Its Molecular Regulation

75 citations , October 2002 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

This study found that Sophora flavescens extract may promote hair growth in mice by inducing earlier hair cycle changes and regulating growth factors in dermal papilla cells.

research Onion Juice (Allium Cepa L.), A New Topical Treatment For Alopecia Areata

95 citations , June 2002 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

In this study, using topical crude onion juice significantly improved hair regrowth in patients with patchy alopecia areata compared to tap water.

research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata

72 citations , January 2001 in “Drugs”

This review discusses current and emerging drug therapies for treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, and reports no clinical results; it highlights a need for improved and novel treatments.

research Treatment of Hair Loss

370 citations , September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

This article discusses the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata with finasteride and minoxidil but reports no new clinical results.

research Randomized Trial of Aromatherapy for Alopecia Areata

122 citations , November 1998 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study found that aromatherapy involving essential oils significantly improved symptoms of alopecia areata compared to carrier oils alone in a randomized controlled trial.

research Effect of Plant Worm Extract on Mouse Hair Growth

1 citations , April 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that a topical plant worm extract significantly accelerated hair regrowth in mice without apparent toxicity or side effects.

research A Trial of 1% Minoxidil Used Topically for Severe Alopecia Areata

37 citations , March 1986 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica”

In this study, there was no significant difference in hair growth between patients with extensive alopecia areata treated with 1% minoxidil and those receiving a placebo.