A user is questioning if Aveda composition oil promotes hair growth or blocks it, listing its ingredients. They are experiencing severe hair thinning and are unsure if they should continue using the product.
RosemaryOil may inhibit the activity of 5α-Reductase, potentially promoting hair growth. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
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.
Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.
A user stopped using finasteride and switched to a mix of essential oils in jojoba oil to treat hair loss, which reduced itching and hair shedding significantly. They shared their experience, noting that dermatologists were not helpful.