Prevalence and Self-Reported Outcomes of Rosemary Use for Hair Care Among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

    January 2026 in “ Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Yahya Argobi, Rana Alqahtani, Mona Aldukain … Fatimah Badawi
    Studysummary In this study, rosemary was found to be a common hair care choice among adults in Saudi Arabia, with users reporting mixed perceptions of benefits and side effects; age and prior hair loss treatment use influenced these self-reported outcomes.
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