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Glossary Linalool

naturally occurring compound with floral scent used in fragrances

Linalool is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants, such as lavender and coriander. It is commonly used in the fragrance industry for its pleasant floral scent and is also known for its potential anti-inflammatory and stress-relief properties. In the context of hair care, linalool can be found in various shampoos and conditioners, contributing to their fragrance and potentially offering soothing benefits to the scalp.

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research LB1029 The common fragrance, linalool, promotes core hair follicle pathology events associated with frontal fibrosing alopecia through activating a cognate olfactory receptor in the bulge

July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Linalool in fragrances may harm hair follicles and contribute to hair loss.

research 1406 Environmental pathobiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA): A link between linalool sensitization and FFA development

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study suggests that linalool, a common allergen in personal care products, may contribute to frontal fibrosing alopecia pathogenesis by triggering immune responses and depleting hair follicle stem cells, especially in sensitized individuals.

research 382 Environmental pathobiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA): Does linalool promote FFA development and progression by inducing epithelial hair follicle stem cell damage and MICA expression in the bulge?

November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

This study suggests that allergens like linalool found in personal care products may contribute to the pathobiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia by affecting immune responses and stem cell function in hair follicles.

research ESDR382 - Environmental pathobiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA): Does linalool promote FFA development and progression by inducing epithelial hair follicle stem cell damage and MICA expression in the bulge?

September 2022

Linalool in personal care products may worsen frontal fibrosing alopecia by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.