Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut? Research/Science 12/15/2022
The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.
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6 / 385 resultscommunity 27 M, Day 1. Month 2. And now (3.5 months) yes hair is longer. . But the new density is real and such a confidence boost. All pics taken in my room under the same bright white light. 1mg Fin Daily. 2x topical min daily. Weekly/occasional micro needling, occasional pure rosemary oil scalp massage.
A 27 year old user's progress in treating their hair loss with 1mg of finasteride daily, 2x topical minoxidil daily, micro needling and occasional rosemary oil scalp massage; other users have encouraged the poster based on their results and offered advice for further treatments.
community Been doing daily 3% topical peppermint oil for 6+ months (never used minoxidil). Have had growth that seems as good as minoxidil. Might strenghten the idea that peppermint is a good low-cost treatment, that potentially works by another route than minoxidil.
The user has been using finasteride, nizoral, microneedling, and recently added 3% peppermint oil to their hair loss treatment, experiencing regrowth similar to minoxidil. They suggest peppermint oil as a potentially effective, low-cost alternative or addition to minoxidil, with the added benefit of a pleasant smell and ease of use.
community I fixed my hair shedding without Fin, Dut, RU, Pyri and Microneedling
A user reports significantly reduced hair shedding by using a topical mixture containing 10% Minoxidil, 0.1% Melatonin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 5% Rosemary Oil, and 5% Peppermint Oil, and attributes the success mainly to Melatonin. They also use a copper peptide serum (AHK-Cu) for hair growth and Ketoconazole shampoo for scalp cleaning, but have stopped using other treatments like Finasteride and RU58841.
community Have people with aggressive balding genetics genuinely had any results after applying any natural remedies ie:rosemary oil,coconut oil,Onion Juice etc
Natural remedies like rosemary oil, coconut oil, and onion juice are generally seen as less effective compared to medical treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some users believe natural oils can help, but modern medicine is often more reliable.
community My experience with rosemary oil
The user's experience with rosemary oil as a hair loss treatment and its effectiveness; they discuss other treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; there is also discussion of combining oils like peppermint oil, zix, and dermapen.
community Min + fin + dermastamp + botanical
The conversation discusses using minoxidil, finasteride, a dermastamp, and botanical oils like peppermint, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oil for hair growth. The user is considering using Alpha Infuse, which combines microneedling with plant oils, to enhance results.
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