TLDR Herbal treatments may help manage seborrhea dermatitis effectively.
This review explored the potential of herbal therapy for treating seborrhea dermatitis, a skin disorder linked to alopecia. Traditional treatments faced issues like poor adherence and side effects, prompting the search for new therapies. The review analyzed 25 articles, including six clinical trials and 19 in vitro studies, focusing on medicinal plants. These plants showed promise in inhibiting Malassezia growth, reducing sebum secretion, and alleviating symptoms like itching and redness, suggesting they could be effective alternatives for managing seborrhea dermatitis.
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