community Topical peppermint may reduce scalp T and DHT?
Peppermint oil may promote hair regrowth by decreasing scalp testosterone and DHT levels. Other herbs in the Mint family, like spearmint and rosemary, might also reduce testosterone.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity About to order topical finasteride from compounding pharma what carrier should I choose?
A user is considering ordering topical finasteride with castor and rosemary oil from a Turkish pharmacy. They are debating whether to include the oils or use only PG and ethanol as the carrier.
community 4 months of progress and I’m amazed
The user saw significant hair regrowth after using rosemary-castor oil, scalp massages, a derma roller, biotin shampoo, minoxidil-finasteride spray, and a PRP injection. They plan to continue this routine.
community Running my hands through my hair, can’t remember what normal looked like, is this normal?
A 17-year-old experiencing hair thinning uses dermarolling with rosemary oil and plans to start finasteride at 18. A reply suggests using finasteride and minoxidil due to high DHT sensitivity.
community Dermastamp Question while I start my joyrney
Use a dermastamp with rosemary, peppermint, and coconut oil mixture for hair loss. Consider needle length, frequency, and number of passes for effective results.
community 28 Days on Oral Min and Vitamins Only
The user is taking 2.5mg of oral Minoxidil and using Rosemary and Peppermint oil for hair regrowth, with no side effects reported. They are considering increasing the dosage to 5mg after three months and have been advised to include a dermaroller in their routine.
community Going off Minoxidil then using oils
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 Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?
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.
community Which of these oils would you suggest as an add-on to finasteride, nizoral, and micro-needling?
The user is seeking advice on which hair growth oil to add to their current regimen of finasteride, Nizoral, and micro-needling. They are considering oils with ingredients like biotin, caffeine, castor oil, rosemary oil, hemp, coconut, olive, lavender, peppermint, aloe, horsetail, vitamin B5, rosehip seed, and algae.
community 16M. before vs after 2 and a half months in between
A 16-year-old is asking if their hair situation has improved after using rosemary oil, rosemary water, derma rolling, and ketoconazole, and is considering starting Minoxidil. Replies comment on the user's hairiness and high DHT levels.