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March 2015 in “Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences”
Rice bran extract caused moderate skin irritation but no eye irritation, while a diluted essence was not irritating to skin and only slightly to guinea pigs.
The conversation discusses confusion about how Minoxidil promotes hair growth compared to other substances like Menthol, which have similar actions. The user mentions personal positive results with peppermintoilextract and is currently trying L-citrulline for its vasodilation effects.
The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about side effects from hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.
A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermintoil, 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.
A user discusses a novel hemp extract for hair regrowth, which showed superior results to finasteride and minoxidil. The formula includes CBD, CBDV, THCV, delta 9 THC, cannabigerol, and cannabinol, combined with menthol, peppermintoil, ethanol, Emu oil, HFA 134A propellant, and dimethicone.
The user has been on finasteride for 16 months and is considering natural remedies like peppermintoil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, green tea extract, l-lysine, and oral castor oil to enhance hair growth in addition to finasteride. They are interested in the potential benefits of combining these natural treatments with finasteride to improve hair loss outcomes.