Exploration of Potential Secondary Plant Metabolites for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

    December 2025 in “ BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks
    Nishant Goutam, Gaurav Joshi, Amrit Kaur, Isha Thakur
    TLDR Secondary plant metabolites may offer a safer treatment for alopecia areata.
    Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder causing hair loss, influenced by genetic and environmental factors like stress. Current treatments are not curative and can have harmful effects, prompting research into safer alternatives. This document explores the potential of secondary plant metabolites, which are natural compounds with diverse bioactivities, as a treatment for alopecia areata. These metabolites have historically been used to treat various ailments due to their unique pharmacological properties. The chapter discusses the history, current treatment options, and future applications of these plant-derived compounds in developing a curative medicine for alopecia areata.
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