Theaflavin, a blacktea extract, may inhibit DHT and androgen receptor activity, but its effectiveness for hair loss is debated. Users report no significant improvement with theaflavin, while some find beta sitosterol helpful.
A 50-year-old Black woman with alopecia areata and traction alopecia is seeking a science-based hair loss routine. Current treatments include spearmint tea for DHT levels and considering PRP.
A mixture of MSM, kombucha, and blacktea was applied topically for hair growth in mice. The conversation suggests skepticism about translating these results to humans.
The conversation discusses using natural products like rosemary, tea tree, and aloe, along with a DIY coffee rinse to block DHT for hair regrowth, avoiding minoxidil and finasteride. Some users express skepticism about the effectiveness of natural remedies compared to conventional treatments.
The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, blacktea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.