The medicinal value of aloe vera for treating burns, frostbite and other inflammations is well-documented, but many feel the gel from the succulent plant also improves the health and appearance of hair. Aloe vera does help maintain the moisture in your hair, leaving it less brittle at even low relative humidity, and, according to Northwestern Health Sciences University, it is a growth stimulant for hair and is a natural treatment for dandruff.
Hair-Loss Help
According to University of Hawaii researchers, ancient Egyptians used aloe vera to treat hair loss. While some modern cosmetic producers may suggest that their aloe vera gels might help with hair loss---and some users may attest to its effectiveness in that area---there is no scientific evidence that aloe vera will cure baldness. That said, proponents of aloe vera products, such as AloeVeraPlant.org, point out that if you are using aloe vera as a natural hair conditioner, which many people do, you are not using harsh chemicals. That alone could halt your hair loss.
Battling Baldness
Applying aloe vera hair gels to your scalp is an accepted treatment for some skin conditions, such as seborrhea, which can cause partial baldness. Seborrhea is caused by the accumulation of sebum on the scalp that can interfere with the nutrition your hair receives. Eliminating it will keep your hair healthier. Some aloe vera hair gel products also proclaim that the plant juice will increase blood circulation to your hair follicles and prevent your hair from getting thinner.
Treating Psoriasis
Psoriasis, a common skin disease caused by the rapid buildup of skin cells that form itchy, dry, red patches, can appear on your scalp and can be successfully treated with aloe vera gels. According to the Mayo Clinic, aloe can reduce the redness, scaling, itching and inflammation of scalp psoriasis and provide a benefit to your hair as well. In a study reported in Archives of Dermatology, more than 80 percent of the psoriasis patients treated with aloe vera showed improvement, compared to just 6 percent of those who did not receive aloe vera.
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