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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.
December 2012 in “한국피부미용향장학회지” This study suggests that aroma oils categorized by scalp type have similar chemical compositions, potentially enhancing their effectiveness in aromatherapy for scalp issues.
February 2023 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology” This study observed that using an aroma shampoo containing essential oils for 4 weeks improved hair density and number in the occipital area, unlike a general shampoo used by the control group, which led to decreased hair number and thickness in the parietal area.
This review discusses the potential effectiveness of certain essential oils in promoting hair growth for alopecia and reports no new clinical trials; the authors suggest these oils may increase hair thickness and volume.
March 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study surveyed the use and potential toxicity of medicinal plants in the Fez-Meknes region of Morocco, documenting 59 toxic species used primarily for cosmetic purposes and minor illnesses, and identified hair loss and rheumatism as having the highest informant agreement ratios.