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Rosemary oil matched minoxidil 2% for hair regrowth over 6 months.
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HAIRCARE
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Rosemary for Hair
RESEARCH
- Rosemary oil shows comparable results to minoxidil for hair growth in clinical trials.
COMMUNITY
- Mixed results: some report reduced hair fall, others experienced allergic reactions or damage; study evidence cited but individual outcomes vary.
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SAFETYGenerally safe for topical use; avoid if allergic to plants in the mint family.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
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Rosemary extract has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that support hair follicle health.
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Rosemary combined with neem showed stronger antifungal activity than ketoconazole for scalp disorders.
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Rosemary oil is included among natural ingredients recognized as effective for androgenetic alopecia.
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55% positive
“lol at trigger warning. I use rosemary oil too. feels like it has reduced hair fall. meds can be used with it too. for some you need to throw everything at the wall.”
U/RANDOMREP1234 ↗“Rosemary destroyed my hair and left me with bald spots... thats the only reason i came to tressless, to fix the damage and pain. I think its an allergic reaction or they used nasty preservatives because my rosemary smells like shit.”
U/FORSAKENLIBERTY ↗“Wdym? There has been a study out for a long time already that proves rosemary can be just as effective as minoxidil https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25842469/”
U/NOTMEKAPPA ↗COMMENTS
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