ReviewClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2024
An Overview of Commonly Used Natural Alternatives for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia, with Special Emphasis on Rosemary Oil.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Relative Efficacy of Conventional Monotherapies and Select Nonconventional, Over-the-Counter Products for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis Study.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Pooled it
- Comparative Effect of Conventional and Non-Conventional Over-the-Counter Treatments for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Overview of Short Peptides for Hair Loss.Biomedicines · 2026Review
- An Exploratory Preclinical In Vivo Pilot Study Evaluating the Hair Growth-Promoting Effects of Rosmarinus officinalis and Ricinus communis Combination.BioMed research international · 2026Article
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- Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Egypt: A Modified Delphi Study.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025Article
- Botanical drug preparations for alleviating hair loss in menopausal women: a global ethnopharmacological mini-review.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Androgenetic alopecia is a chronic dermatological condition in which genetically predisposed individuals undergo progressive hair loss secondary to the effects of circulating androgens. It has been well documented that dihydrotestosterone binds to the androgenic receptors prevalent in the scalp, thus inducing miniaturization of the hair follicle. To date, the only FDA approved medications for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia are finasteride and minoxidil. A plethora of studies have been conducted testing the efficacy of various herbal compounds, but additional research is needed to further establish the concrete efficacy of such natural remedies in treating androgenetic alopecia. Of late, rosemary oil has gained mass popularity as a promising natural alternative. This review article will not only provide a detailed background on this ancient herbal component but will additionally overview all other major herbal alternatives including peppermint oil, tea tree oil, green tea, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and lavender oil and will summarize the latest clinical studies, which have tested their efficacy for the management of androgenetic alopecia.
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