Protective Role of Nutritional Plants Containing Flavonoids in Hair Follicle Disruption: A Review
January 2020
in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”
TLDR Some plants with flavonoids may help treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
The review from 2020 examined the potential of flavonoid-rich nutritional plants in treating hair loss and promoting hair growth, focusing on seven specific plants. It discussed how Panax ginseng may promote hair growth by affecting certain pathways and highlighted the hair and skin benefits of the Annurca apple, rich in procyanidin B2. Garlic was noted for improving skin perfusion and protecting against photodamage, while caffeine in coffee was mentioned as a possible stimulant for hair growth, potentially more effective than minoxidil in some cases. Tea catechins like EGCG were suggested to have proliferative and antiapoptotic effects on hair follicles. Rosemary oil was compared to minoxidil, showing significant hair count increase at 6 months, and Capsicum annuum L. was discussed for its role in IGF-I production and hair growth promotion. The review emphasized the need for systematic evaluation of these plants and the challenges in integrating findings from various experimental approaches.
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