Antioxidants for the Treatment of Hair: A Review
October 2022
in “
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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Studysummary This article discusses the potential use of herbal hair oils with antioxidant properties to promote hair growth and suggests dietary strategies to combat hair loss; it reports no new clinical findings. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The review discussed the potential of antioxidants in treating hair loss, particularly alopecia, by enhancing blood flow and promoting hair growth. It highlighted the use of plant-based and oil antioxidants, such as Amla, Brahmi, Tridex, Neem, and shikakai, in creating herbal hair oils that could reduce hair loss and stimulate hair growth. The document noted that free radical damage is linked to various diseases and can affect androgen-sensitive hair follicles, contributing to hair loss. It suggested that addressing non-androgenic factors and following a well-planned dietary regimen could reverse hair loss and enhance hair growth without relying on finasteride.
