Pau d'arco hair loss, a significant issue in hair health, is a condition characterized by excessive hair thinning and loss often related to the use of pau d'arco, a traditional herbal remedy from South America. For instance, some individuals using pau d'arco for medicinal purposes have reported noticeable hair loss as an unintended side effect.
Historically derived from the bark of Tabebuia species trees native to the Amazon rainforest, pau d'arco is believed to possess various medicinal properties and has been traditionally employed to address health concerns like inflammation, pain, and bacterial infections. However, research on pau d'arco's impact on hair loss is relatively recent, warranting further investigation into its mechanisms and potential remedies.