Peppermint Oil vs Lavender Oil vs Rosemary Oil vs Pumpkin Seed Oil- Which one/ combination is best? Research/Science 4/13/2023
People discussed using peppermint, lavender, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oils for hair regrowth or thickening. They shared personal experiences and recommendations on using these oils alone or in combination.
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community 3 months progress with Finasteride 0.5mg/daily, Minoxidil foam5% 2x daily, Stemoxydine 2x daily, Microneedling(M8) 1.5mm 1x per week, Saw Palmetto 400mg/day, peppermint and jojoba oils daily, Ketoconazole 2% shampoo 3x/week, Purador shampoo/conditioner every day.
Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.
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