TLDR New natural hair loss treatments seem safer but need more research.
A study from 2012 highlighted that while traditional hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride were effective, they carried potential side effects. In contrast, newer treatments using natural compounds and phytochemicals showed promising safety profiles but lacked substantial peer-reviewed support.
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August 2009 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The composition with carnitine, thioctic acid, and saw palmetto extract may effectively reduce inflammation in hair follicle cells.
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October 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” L-Carnitine-L-tartrate may help hair grow and prevent hair loss.
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April 2002 in “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” Plant extracts effectively reduce hair loss and increase growth, offering a safe alternative treatment.
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January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Some plants with flavonoids may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Plant-based chemicals may help hair growth and prevent hair loss but need more research to compete with current treatments.
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
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January 2023 in “Agronomy” KDML105 bran extract may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.