Can rosemary oil cause gynaecomastia? Microneedling 8/28/2024
A user is concerned that using rosemary oil after microneedling might cause gynaecomastia due to increased absorption and potential DHT blocking. Other users believe rosemary oil is unlikely to affect hormones or cause gynaecomastia.
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