A Systemic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia: A Review
December 2020
in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting”
TLDR
Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
The document reviews various treatments for Androgenic Alopecia (AGA), a common form of hair loss. It discusses FDA-approved drugs like Minoxidil and Finasteride, topical formulations, natural products, and oral supplements. The paper highlights the role of essential trace elements like iron, zinc, and selenium in hair loss and their supplementation for treatment. It also mentions therapies like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Low-Level-Laser Therapy Hair Comb for hair regrowth. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies like acupuncture and aromatherapy are also discussed. Natural products like onion juice, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, procyanidin, garlic gel, capsaicin, caffeine, amino acids, pumpkin seed oil, and curcumin have shown promising results in various studies. The document also reviews topical formulations like Minoxidil in various concentrations and forms, and brands offering Minoxidil-based products. The paper concludes that these treatments can reduce side effects and are beneficial in treating AGA, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
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