An Overview of Herbal Alternatives in Androgenetic Alopecia

    April 2019 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Maria Yusuf Dhariwala, Padmini Ravikumar
    Studysummary This review discusses the potential of herbal treatments like Saw palmetto, Green tea, and Rosemary as alternatives to conventional drugs for androgenetic alopecia, noting that these herbs may inhibit the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme and reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.
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