This randomized comparative trial investigated the efficacy of rosemary oil versus minoxidil 2% for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) over 6 months. Both treatments showed a significant increase in hair count at 6 months compared to baseline and 3 months, with no significant difference between the two treatments. Neither treatment significantly altered the frequency of dry hair, greasy hair, or dandruff. Scalp itching was a common side effect, occurring significantly more in the minoxidil group than the rosemary oil group.
Publication
Rosemary oil vs minoxidil 2% for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: a randomized comparative trial; Panahi Y, Taghizadeh M, Marzony ET, et al. Skinmed; 2015, Vol. 13 (1), pp. 15-21
Natural products for male androgenetic alopecia; Gupta AK, Talukder M, Bamimore MA Dermatologic therapy;2022, Vol. 35 (4), pp. e15323
An Overview of Commonly Used Natural Alternatives for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia, with Special Emphasis on Rosemary Oil; Bin Rubaian NF, Alzamami HFA, Amir BA Clinical; Cosmetic and investigational dermatology; 2024; Vol. 17; pp. 2495-2503
