Topical Alternatives for Hair Loss: Beyond the Conventional

    January 2025 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Chingshubam Bikash
    TLDR Topical alternatives like Redensyl, Procapil, onion juice, and rosemary oil may help with hair loss and have fewer side effects.
    The document reviews various topical alternatives for hair loss, including Redensyl, Procapil, Capixyl, onion juice, coffee extract, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto extract, Anagain, Baicapil, and rosemary oil, highlighting their active ingredients and evidence of efficacy. Studies showed promising results, such as Redensyl improving hair in 85% of 26 males, Procapil showing significant improvement in 35 males, and onion juice promoting regrowth in 86.9% of 23 participants. Baicapil increased anagen hair by 12.7% in 61 volunteers, and rosemary oil showed similar efficacy to minoxidil 2% in 100 patients with AGA but with fewer side effects. The conclusion calls for more well-designed studies due to existing methodological flaws, yet suggests these alternatives may benefit those experiencing side effects from standard treatments or as supplementary options.
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