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Can Peppermint Help with Hair Regrowth?

Peppermint essential oil is gaining popularity for hair regrowth. Let’s find out if it is true or not. 

Peppermint essential oil is extracted from peppermint. It is famous for its ingredient menthol that is a vasodilator. This property is believed to induce hair regrowth as our hair fall occurs because of reduced blood supply to hair follicles. When peppermint oil is applied to the scalp, it increases the blood flow to hair follicles. This oil is also associated with being antimicrobial, analgesic, anesthetic, and anti-inflammatory. Hence it is excellent for dry and itchy scalp.

Can Peppermint Help with Hair Regrowth?

Recently a study on mice also supported its use for hair regrowth. It was observed that it improved hair growth, particularly in the growing phase. It also increased the number of hair follicles and follicle depth. As a result, hair grew faster and thicker. Though human studies are needed to support this claim, and it is not proved to be beneficial for alopecia but, there isn’t any serious problem with trying peppermint oil for yourself to see if it works for you or not.  

Can Peppermint Help with Hair Regrowth?

Never use peppermint oil in the undiluted form as it can burn your skin. Always add few drops in a carrier oil of your choice and massage over your scalp. Leave it for 15-20 minutes and wash your hair. You can also use it by adding few drops to your shampoo or conditioner.

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Dr. Iqra Mubashar
              Dr. Iqra Mubashar

About the Author: Dr. Iqra Mubashar is a registered Pharmacist originally from Pakistan, Lahore. She has earned her pharmacy degree from the University of veterinary and animal sciences, Lahore. She has completed her internship as a trainee from Children hospital, Lahore. She has completed her research work in clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutics. She has worked as a healthcare documentation head in Al-Qasim enterprises, Islamabad. She has specialized in prescription handling, drugs information, literature research, patient counseling and pharmaceutical care plans. Her research work on coronavirus is under publication.

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