RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Fenugreek and Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: Fact or Fiction
JF International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
FD Publication of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
SP 148
OP 150
DO 10.33589/31.4.148
VO 31
IS 4
A1 Arpita Arghya
A1 Venkataram N. Mysore
YR 2021
UL http://www.ISHRS-HTForum.org/content/31/4/148.abstract
AB Fenugreek seeds are a natural plant product that some claim are effective in managing hair loss, such as androgenetic alopecia (AGA). This review finds that while a few small studies show its efficacy, there is no strong evidence to recommend its routine use in the management of AGA. However, knowledge of the product is necessary for the trichologist, in view of its potential to interact with antiplatelet, antiarrhythmic, and anti-hypoglycemic drugs. Patients who have history of consuming fenugreek should be advised to stop using it 5 days prior to surgery.