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Peppermint Oil

Also known as: Mentha piperita essential oil

Limited EvidenceTopicalAndrogenic Alopecia

Essential oil that promoted hair growth in a mouse model, outperforming minoxidil.

Regrowth Potential20%
Long-Term Viability45%

Mechanism of Action

Peppermint oil contains menthol, which causes vasodilation and a cooling sensation on the scalp. It may increase dermal thickness and follicle number by improving blood flow to hair follicles. The mechanism in humans is not well characterized.

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