Is Rosemary Oil good for hair growth?

Rosemary oil has become a viral sensation recently online with many claiming it is the answer to hair growth.

Rosemary oil is an essential oil that is extracted from the leaves of rosemary shrub plants. It is known for having anti-inflammatory, nourishing and antimicrobial properties and is already widely used in both skin and hair care products

Hair Transplant Surgeons at The Private Clinic spoke to Men’s Health to discuss how much truth is behind these claims. You can read their comments below:

Men’s Health

The Private Clinic, says that rosemary oil ‘may’ be useful for encouraging hair growth because of its anti-inflammatory properties, but they wouldn’t see it as a miracle cure and if you do use it ‘you are unlikely to see a sudden increase in hair growth’.

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The Private Clinic also points to the fact that rosemary oil is unlikely to live up to people’s expectations. ‘Like many viral trends, there is often little clinical evidence to support the theory,’ they say. ‘People can often have unrealistic expectations and we find it concerning when patients expect a miracle cure.’

‘In terms of over-the-counter medication, we would usually recommend a minoxidil preparation,’ says The Private Clinic, ‘which is readily available in most pharmacies as Regaine.’

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Minoxidil is also said to be most effective when used alongside finasteride, a prescribed medication commonly used to treat men with an enlarged prostate. ‘For our patients, we usually recommend a combination of finasteride 1mg daily oral tablets and 5% minoxidil solution to apply directly to the scalp daily,’ says The Private Clinic

‘There is a common misconception that minoxidil can replace finasteride as an alternative, however, the truth is that they both have a completely different mechanism of action and work independently to help achieve the results we are aiming for.

‘It is important that these are used under the supervision of your surgeon as any side-effects can be managed accordingly.’

What to Do If You Are Experiencing Hair Loss

• ‘Our best advice for anyone struggling with hair loss is not to panic. We are fortunate to live in an age where there are so many effective treatment options available. We would urge anyone struggling with hair loss not to suffer in silence and recommend a visit to a reputable and qualified hair loss expert/clinic to discuss your options.’ – The Private Clinic

You can read the full article here.

Hair Loss options at The Private Clinic

We offer a range of hair loss solutions at our clinics including:

• FUE Hair Transplants for Men
• FUE Hair Transplants for Women
• Hair Loss Medication
• Non Surgical Hair Loss Treatment
• Micropigmentation
• Female Hair Loss Advice from our expert Trichologists 
• Hair Thinning, Hair Loss & Trichology

To find out more about hair loss procedures at The Private Clinic, please contact 0333 920 2471 or you can use our online contact form to request a call back.