Alopecia Areata: Pathophysiology, Current Treatments, And The Emerging Role Of Herbal Remedies

January 2026 in “ Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) ”

Savita Verma*, Anupama Kumari, Shaistah Zahrah Maqbool, Anjali Chauhan, Muskan, Abhay Sharma

alopecia areata autoimmune disease anagen phase catagen phase telogen phase exogen phase hair loss herbal remedies allopathic treatments

TLDR Herbal remedies may help manage alopecia areata hair loss.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease characterized by premature transition of hair growth from the anagen phase to the catagen, telogen, and exogen phases, leading to hair loss. This review discusses the physiology of hair, the pathophysiology of alopecia areata, and evaluates the potential of herbal remedies as an alternative to allopathic treatments for managing the condition.

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