Hair Regrowth With Aloe
Several causes for alopecia exist, resulting in different degrees of hair loss, from a thinning scalp to patchy balding and even complete loss of body hair. A variety of plants may help stimulate hair regrowth, including aloe vera.
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Alopecia
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Alopecia is a common autoimmune disease in which the body attacks healthy hair follicles, according to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. It occurs in different forms: patchy bald spots (alopecia areata); total scalp baldness (alopecia totalis); or complete hair loss (areata universalis).
Aloe Vera
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The aloe vera plant has meaty leaves filled with a transparent pulp know for its healing properties. For thousands of years, people have used aloe gel to treat skin disorders such as dryness, irritation, inflammation as well as wounds and burns, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Contents
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Aloe vera pulp contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E, all essential to scalp and follicle health, according to Aloe-Vera.org. They aid in cell regeneration within follicles and aid in blood flow to the scalp, which stimulates growth.
Function
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Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties in aloe gel help to prevent infection, fungus and other skin disorders that can effect the skin and cause hair to fall out. Dermatological conditions such as psoriasis and eczema can lead to itch and scratch cycles that cause alopecia areata.
Application
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People apply aloe gel topically by massaging it onto the scalp or the affected site. They also ingest the juice for internal health. Either way, their properties access the follicles to stimulate growth.
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