Folk Remedies for Alopecia

    June 2013 in “ Clinics in dermatology ”
    Rama Musa
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    TLDR Herbs may be safer and effective for treating hair loss.
    The document discussed the global issue of alopecia and the increasing interest in pharmaceutical research for hair loss treatments. It highlighted the use of synthetic drugs like minoxidil and finasteride, which can cause side effects with long-term use. The document emphasized the potential of herbs and their bioactive phytochemicals as safer alternatives for treating hair loss. It provided an overview of various phytochemicals with antialopecia properties and their mechanisms of action, particularly focusing on flavonoids as potential inhibitors of the 5α-reductase enzyme, which could be effective in treating alopecia.
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