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      community 4% peppermint oil in jojoba oil against Minox flaking

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using a mixture of 4% peppermint oil in jojoba oil to reduce flaking and dandruff caused by 5% Minoxidil lotion. The user reports significant improvement after one application of the oil mixture.

      community Any young women losing hair that have tried microneedling and oils?

      in Microneedling  32 upvotes 6 years ago
      A 25-year-old woman is experiencing hair loss and has started microneedling with a 0.5mm roller, applying a mix of essential oils overnight. She questions whether to switch to a 1.5mm roller and the best order for her routine, while a reply suggests using Minoxidil for better results.

      community Rosemary oil + Microneedling - My Journey Begins

       9 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user is starting a hair loss treatment using a mix of coconut oil and rosemary oil, combined with microneedling. They plan to post results in 6 months.

      community Rosemary Oil experiment 4 months in

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user experimented with applying pure rosemary oil to a single hair strand twice daily, observing increased thickness and pigmentation, but questioned if the oil or the application method caused the change. Some users noted rosemary oil might be as effective as 2% minoxidil for hair growth, though others warned about potential harm from using undiluted oil.

      community Using essential oils as well as minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation is about using a blend of coconut oil, peppermint oil, and rosemary oil with minoxidil for hair loss, and whether it's safe to apply this blend after microneedling.

      community Going off Minoxidil then using oils

      in Minoxidil 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses stopping oral minoxidil after 2 years and using rosemary/peppermint oil instead, with the concern of losing hair gains. Replies suggest that switching to oils will result in losing all the hair gains achieved with minoxidil.

      community Castor oil home brews and regimens?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Using castor oil, coconut oil, rosemary, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and other essential oils for hair loss prevention. Emu oil and derma rollers are also discussed, with caution advised for coconut oil's comedogenic properties and taking castor oil orally.

      community COQ10 + PQQ for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old male with diffuse thinning and seborrheic dermatitis has been using finasteride for 8 months without improvement. He is considering COQ10 + PQQ supplements for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community Help Me I used too much essential oils.

      in Product  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user mixed peppermint, rosemary, and castor oil and applied it to their scalp, causing excessive hair shedding. They're concerned about permanent hair loss, while another user shared their experience of using undiluted rosemary oil without any major issues.

      community Will be experimenting with peppermint oil and olive oil as a carrier.

       5 upvotes 8 years ago
      Peppermint oil and olive oil are being used to potentially improve hair growth, with some initial observations of stronger, thicker hair. Another user is using a mix of peppermint, coconut, castor, and rosemary oils, noting healthier and softer hair but no significant regrowth yet.

      community Can rosemary oil cause gynaecomastia?

      in Microneedling 1 year ago
      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.

      community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.

      community I have been applying undiluted, pure 100% peppermint oil to my scalp, 2.5ml a day as an experiment

      in Treatment  90 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.

      community 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY

      in Microneedling  187 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.

      community Oral Castor Oil Experiment Day #1

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experimenting with taking 1-1.5ml of pure castor oil orally daily as an alternative to minoxidil for hair growth. They aim to find a safer option that promotes overall body and head hair growth without the side effects of minoxidil.

      community Hair Oils can be DANGEROUS and this is a case study. He lost all his hair.

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair oils can cause severe allergic reactions, as seen in Jermel Brown's case, leading to significant health issues and legal action for damages. Users discussed concerns about various hair oils, including Mielle and Kiehl's, with some experiencing hair loss and others using treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride to address damage.

      community Peppermint/Spearmint Oil Regimen

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about using Peppermint or Spearmint oil for hair loss and asks for successful regimens, including brands, carrier oils, and application details. No specific treatments were shared.

      community Microneedling + Peppermint

      in Advice  12 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling and peppermint oil as an alternative treatment for hair loss, with the original poster having previously experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentions mixing peppermint oil with jbco (Jamaican black castor oil) for hair growth and also experiencing side effects from minoxidil.

      community Rosemary Oil and Coconut oil Mix

      in Product  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      Mixing rosemary oil and coconut oil for scalp application is discussed, with some users suggesting it may not be effective for hair regrowth compared to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Others mention that rosemary oil might have some benefits similar to minoxidil, but not as effective as pharmaceuticals.