title: Alopecia: botanical approaches in review.
abstract: The use of herbal medications in dermatologic disease has become common practice among consumers. In this paper, the authors review and discuss the existing evidence-based botanical modalities in the peer-reviewed literature with a particular focus on various presentations of alopecia. To maximize potential clinical application, this review has been limited human studies. The goal of the study was to provide a thorough evaluation of the current understanding of the use of non-pharmaceutical botanical products in the management of hair loss.
authors.affiliation: The Morzak Clinic, Carolina, Puerto Rico.
authors.forename: Fadwah
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Abdullah
authors.forename: Rashid M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Rashid
mesh_terms: D000505:Alopecia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D000506:Alopecia Areata / Q000188:drug therapy; D000818:Animals; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts