How does castor oil improve hair growth?

Research/Science 6/24/2020

A user shared their successful hair loss regimen, which includes New Nordic Hair Gro vitamins, Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner, and NAC supplements. They reported reduced hair shedding, thicker hair, and improved hair texture.

OP used castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and biotin tablets for hair growth, reporting significant beard growth and faster hair growth on the scalp, but with stomach issues from castor oil. OP also used finasteride and recommended starting with 1ml of castor oil, noting that while hair grew faster, density did not significantly increase.

The user has been on finasteride for 16 months and is considering natural remedies like peppermint oil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, green tea extract, l-lysine, and oral castor oil to enhance hair growth in addition to finasteride. They are interested in the potential benefits of combining these natural treatments with finasteride to improve hair loss outcomes.

A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning and frizzy hair has been using finasteride for nine months and is seeking advice on improving hair quality. Suggestions include using conditioners, biotin, rosemary oil, and addressing scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, while finasteride may help reverse miniaturization and improve hair health.

A boyfriend's hair improved significantly over 10 months using minoxidil, steroid cream, antihistamine cream, and wild growth oil, with a strict cleaning regimen. His partner's dedicated care contributed to the transformation.