ABSTRACT

In the domains of cosmetics and primary healthcare, hair loss is a common and steadily rising problem. The problem at hand is widespread, having affected people of all sexes and races in differing ways throughout human history. People who are going through hair loss spend a large sum of money annually on different treatments, which include medications, dietary supplements, specialty tonics, and hair care products. Conventional approaches to treating thinning hair include medication treatments and surgical techniques like hair replacement. Two commonly recommended pharmacological medications used to promote hair growth are minoxidil and Propecia (finasteride). Scientific evidence has proven that these drugs are effective in treating alopecia in the vertex region of the scalp. Despite the efficacy of these pharmaceutical substances, there exists a prevailing sense of concern regarding its uncharted long-term consequences and potential adverse reactions. Consequently, there has been a significant surge in the prevalence of complementary therapies, with herbal therapy experiencing notable growth in popularity. This research provides a comprehensive examination of several themes pertaining to hair, encompassing origin, mechanisms of action, hair illnesses, and variables influencing hair growth, physiology and pathophysiology of hair, different types of alopecia, epidemiology, diagnosis, and possible therapies. Keywords: Hair loss, alopecia, types of alopecia, pathophysiology, medicinal plants
Publication date: 01/11/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.11.8458