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Primrose

Leaves from primrose plants may help treat alopecia areata.

Topical primrose (Primula obconica) extract may help treat alopecia areata140

Physiological Effects and Benefits of Primrose

Although studies are limited to a handful of cases, leaves from the poison primrose plant reportedly work in this type of hair loss by sensitizing the scalp skin. In a case study involving a woman with alopecia areata, significant regrowth occurred by placing a fresh leaf once a week on the balding scalp area. Growth began after one month and was clearly noticeable after two months of use. It did cause a blister as a side effect. 140

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