Tea Tree Shampoo

[Mircalegro]

Posted a similar topic in the experimental treatments section which is getting no love. Anyway, i have heard that tea tree oil is anti androgenic (?) but im curious as to the benefits of the shampoo. Since ive recently ruled out nizoral shampoo (leaving it on for even 2 minutes severely irritates my scalp) ive turned to tea tree shampoo as a replacement. I figure even if its not anti-adrogenic it will still be a good scalp cleansing shampoo.

Any thoughts on this stuff or anyone who uses it regularly? Just looking to see what people think about it in regards to hair loss

 

[Nex]

I used it before I used Nizoral, it definitely made my scalp feel great, kept my male pattern baldness itch away longer than normal shampoos, I am unsure if it is anti-androgenic have never done research on it

 

[freakout]

I think that's a bit of a scam. You're better off drinking tea.

Fact: There is a study on lower incidence of prostate cancer on tea drinkers.
Fact: Italians have lower incidence of prostate cancer - attributed to tomatoes.
Fact: Prostate cancer is associated with baldness.
Logically, tea drinking and pizza may also help in baldness prevention.

Stick to the facts and treatments that are proven guys. Your androgens won't do you harm if you do things right.

 

[Mircalegro]

id love to stick to the proven stuff, freakout, but my sensitive scalp has rejected things like nizoral, spironolactone (both lees and s5), folligen, and propylene glycol...so now ive gotta get a little creative...sucks but oh well

 

[freakout]

Part of my regimen is to: NOT sit down for extended periods specially when I'm stressed. Do you work or study long hours?

 

[slurms mackenzie]

this might be of interest.

http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/jan2007/niehs-31.htm

These essential oils might now be considered endocrine disruptors since they appeared to have caused an imbalance in estrogen and androgen signaling. Endocrine disruptors are naturally occurring compounds or synthetic chemicals that may interfere with the production or activity of hormones of the endocrine system leading to adverse health effects.

The problems only seem to have been noted in prepubescent boys, maybe it's because they don't have as many hormones circulating ,so the addition of phytoestrogens has a greater impact than it would in a fully developed adult.