Topical peppermint may reduce scalp T and DHT? Research/Science 5/29/2020
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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community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.
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community Have people with aggressive balding genetics genuinely had any results after applying any natural remedies ie:rosemary oil,coconut oil,Onion Juice etc
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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.
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