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January 2007 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” This study found that garlic gel significantly improved the efficacy of topical betamethasone valerate in treating alopecia areata compared to placebo.
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January 2006 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that garlic gel can significantly stimulate hair growth in patients with alopecia areata after three months of treatment.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a topical dutasteride gel for treating male pattern baldness, finding that a formulation with 10% garlic extract showed the most promising results in promoting faster hair growth compared to other formulations tested.
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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting” This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.
Some TikTok hair loss remedies like rosemary oil, onion juice, and garlic gel show promise, but more research is needed and they might delay proper treatment.