Herbs That Reduce Alopecia
January 2020
The document discussed various medicinal plants that were used to combat and prevent alopecia, highlighting their biological actions and the presence of plant extracts in cosmetics aimed at reducing hair loss. Androgenic alopecia was identified as the most common type, affecting both men and women, often beginning in adolescence or later in life. Alopecia was described as a chronic inflammatory disease affecting hair follicles, with causes varying from psychological factors to physical trauma or genetics. Unlike common baldness, alopecia could affect anyone, including children, and had significant impacts on individuals' lives, often occurring suddenly and without clear cause.