A user with seborrheic dermatitis and traction alopecia is seeking alternatives to minoxidil for hair loss, considering rosemaryoil for its anti-inflammatory properties. They express concerns about potential side effects and effectiveness of various treatments, including rosemaryoil, caffeine, and Redensyl.
The user uses finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and derma stamping for hair loss. They consider rosemary and castor oil as alternatives to minoxidil due to fewer side effects.
Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemaryoil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemaryoil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.
RosemaryOil may inhibit the activity of 5α-Reductase, potentially promoting hair growth. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemaryoil, and peppermint oil, for hair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.