I've heard rosemary oil when applied to the scalp is as effective as minoxidil for regrowing hair. Is that true?

January 10, 2018
Asked By:poetsjasmine

Is rosemary oil as effect as topical minoxidil for regrowing hair as research suggests? If it is effective at all, does it just benefit people with AGA and other kinds of hair loss or can it help shedding disorders like TE and CTE as well? If known to be effective, is there a recommended number of weekly treatments and must it be continued indefinitely, like minoxidil, to sustain results? I can't use minoxidil due to extremely reactive skin and don't want the other side effects.

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January 12, 2018

Answer: Rosemary oil

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January 12, 2018

Answer: Rosemary oil

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January 11, 2018

Answer: Rosemary oil vs Minoxidil; Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 11, 2018

Answer: Rosemary oil vs Minoxidil; Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 11, 2018

Answer: Rosemary Oil

Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
January 11, 2018

Answer: Rosemary Oil

Michael Vories, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon

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