16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review discusses the role of inheritance, androgens, and microinflammation in androgenetic alopecia and suggests some plant-based folk remedies may help address these factors but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2000 in “Additives for Polymers” This review discusses the role of primary and secondary factors in androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that plant-based folk remedies may ameliorate these factors when used alongside conventional therapies; it reports no new clinical results.
42 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that follicular microinflammation significantly contributes to the early stages of male androgenetic alopecia, potentially leading to perifollicular fibrosis and follicle destruction as the condition progresses.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This review discusses the emerging pathophysiological factors and potential new therapies for androgenetic alopecia beyond traditional treatments, but reports no new results.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with hair loss have low zinc levels; zinc supplements and laser therapy may help.