Study of the Hair Growth Capacity of Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Derivatives in Mice (Mus Musculus) C57BL6//BIOU

Rosemary oil is being used as an addition to minoxidil and finasteride for hair health, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users report positive results, while others see no benefit or experience adverse effects.

The conversation discusses using sunflower oil as a carrier oil with rosemary oil for hair loss treatment, as it doesn't leave the scalp overly oily like hemp seed oil. The user also mentions avoiding minoxidil due to side effects and using rosemary oil to reduce hair fall and promote new growth.

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 rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

A user experimented with applying pure rosemary oil to a single hair strand twice daily, observing increased thickness and pigmentation, but questioned if the oil or the application method caused the change. Some users noted rosemary oil might be as effective as 2% minoxidil for hair growth, though others warned about potential harm from using undiluted oil.

Rosemary oil can smell like camphor and is considered okay for hair use. The user bought a large bottle from a wholesaler to save costs.

Rosemary water's effectiveness for hair growth is debated, with some users suggesting medications like minoxidil combined with tretinoin for better results. Others argue rosemary oil may work with continuous use, but evidence is questioned.