Commonly Used Hair Oils in the Black Community: A Narrative Review in Their Use to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia

    April 2023 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Jewell Dinkins, Callyn Iwuala, Lisa Akintilo … Prince Adotama
    Studysummary This article reviews existing studies on the use of oils, including castor, pumpkin, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, and tea tree oils, for treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the need for more research in humans, particularly within the Black community.
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