ABSTRACT

Although hair does not perform a vital physiological purpose in homo sapiens, it is significant to our self-worth. The two most prevalent types of hair loss are androgenic baldness and alopecia areata. There are several therapeutic active substances with synthetic origins, but they have a variety of drawbacks. Their efficacy, safety, and the length of time required to have the desired effect are all debatable. There has prompted interest in developing an alternate treatment against loss of hair using preparations including plants and/or their separated active components. Research has been conducted on plants and products manufactured from plants to support their efficacy in treating hair loss. Pink and blue ginger, Green tea, Pumpkin, Red clover, and Chinese red ginseng are the herbs with the most substantial evidence-based effects against alopecia. Inhibition of 5?-reductase is thought to be the main mechanism of action, with better nutritional maintenance and scalp blood flow. Keywords: Herbal, Alopecia, Hair loss, Alopecia Areata, Androgenic Baldness
Publication date: 01/03/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.3.7868