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Rosemary oil apparently blocks dht in the scalp but dht is a type of testosterone that causes growth through puberty. so if a pubescent boy were to use it, would they have stunted growth?

Q: rosemary oil apparently blocks dht in the scalp but dht is a type of testosterone that causes growth through puberty. so if a pubescent boy were to use it, would they have stunted growth?

: There is no scientific proof for that claim. There is no reason for a pubescent boy to used it

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

There is no scientific proof for that claim. There is no reason for a pubescent boy to used it

Answered 4/3/2023

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A member asked:

Rosemary oil apparently blocks dht in the scalp but dht is a type of testosterone that causes growth through puberty. so if a pubescent boy were to use it, would they have stunted growth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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