TLDR Herbal medicines can be effective alternatives for treating hair loss.
The review discussed the emotional impact of hair loss and the extensive financial investment in various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs like Minoxidil and Propecia. Despite their effectiveness, concerns about long-term effects and side effects have driven interest in herbal medicines as alternative therapies for hair loss.
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June 2022 in “Phytomedicine” Shi-Bi-Man helps hair regrowth by activating the FGF pathway in cells.
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December 2017 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” The Asian herbal mix with Houttuynia cordata, Perilla frutescens, and green tea helped grow hair in mice.
[object Object] Hair loss causes emotional distress, leading to high spending on treatments, with Minoxidil and Propecia being common but having side effects.
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January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & cosmetology” Current alopecia treatments manage symptoms but don't cure, and better treatments are needed.
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December 2016 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Panax ginseng might help with hair growth and has fewer side effects than synthetic treatments.