Some of these therapies are recommended by dermatologists for more experimental or alternative practitioners.
Usually very little is known of the alternative treatments in relation to their effects on hair loss, mainly due to alopecia areata. Many of these alternative treatments do not appear in the literature, but a wide range of treatments of this type are beginning to use with alopecia areata.
The success rate, if any, is unknown for not scientific studies aimed at evaluating their effectiveness.
Here is a list of alternative treatments that are usually used in alopecia areata, not all with much success or security. As always, consult your doctor before starting any treatment, “alternative” or not!
- Reduction of stress. There is much anecdotal evidence on the use of sedatives in alopecia areata, hair and massage the influence of monetary and psychological safety, hypnotherapy and acupuncture.
- Aloe Vera. Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, aloe vera cream has been used by people with alopecia areata with the intention to reduce or reverse inflammation of the follicle.
A quick survey of medical studies on aloe vera, suggesting that this plant contains chemical complex with the capacity to stimulate the immune system in several ways.
There are reports suggesting that aloe vera can have positive effects on wound healing, immune stimulation and anti-cancer and viral infections.
There is also a recent report on its effects in the treatment of psoriasis. Although we do not know yet how it works, is known to induce nitric oxide production, which probably has a stimulating effect of hair growth in androgenetic alopecia. - Poison Ivy. This substance has been used by some people. It’s a very irritating chemical contact, and comments of those who used suggest that the result is not good.