The Use of Natural Ingredients in the Treatment of Alopecias with an Emphasis on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review.
Nneamaka Ezekwe, Madelyn King, Jasmine C Hollinger
Abstract
Upon review of the literature, there were no randomized, controlled studies evaluating the use of natural ingredients or aromatherapy in the management of CCCA. Despite this, several botanical and natural ingredients do show promise in treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata. More clinical studies need to be performed to evaluate treatment options as a whole, including natural modalities, to better serve these patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineShampooAlopecia areataTraditional medicineDermatologyAromatherapyIngredientTea tree oilEssential oilAlternative medicineFood scienceChemistryPathologyHair Growth and DisordersDermatologic Treatments and ResearchHistorical Gender and Feminism Studies