Peppermint oil / Minoxidil Studies Minoxidil 11/26/2023
Peppermint oil was found to work better and faster than minoxidil for hair growth in a test on mice. A link to the article was shared.
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5 / 299 resultscommunity Does anybody here know the formula thats basically a weaker version of minox?I know it involves peppermint oil but that's all I can remember
The conversation discusses a natural alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss, with users suggesting peppermint oil and rosemary oil as potential weaker substitutes.
community 26, i was cool w shaving bald but I wanted to hold on for a little longer. Just topical min and rosemary shampoo.
The post and conversation are about a user's successful regrowth of hair using topical minoxidil and rosemary shampoo. Other users discuss the potential limitations of minoxidil and recommend using finasteride to maintain hair growth.
community Finasteride can revive up to 7 year old dead hair
Finasteride and minoxidil can revive hair dormant for up to 7 years, with microneedling enhancing regrowth. Users report significant hair regrowth even after long periods of baldness.
community Why don't more people here use oils?
The conversation discusses using oils like pumpkin seed, rosemary, peppermint, and grape seed oil for hair regrowth, claiming they can be as effective as finasteride or minoxidil without side effects. Some users remain skeptical and prefer proven treatments like minoxidil.
community No results for 1 year till I tried this.
The user saw no hair loss improvement for a year using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil. They experienced better results after reducing finasteride to 0.25mg, adding a derma pen treatment, and applying a solution with minoxidil and melatonin.
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