Comment on Do any "thickening" products actually work to prevent hair loss/thinning?

wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• FoxyFerengi@lemm.ee ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  It’s also much safer to use around cats than topical minoxidil is!

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  • I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Essential oils are still pretty bad for cats.

    Essential Oil Toxicity in Cats

    The reason why these oils are risky is that they contain compounds such as terpenes, ketones, and phenols. Your cat’s liver cannot metabolize these chemicals, as it doesn’t have the enzymes necessary for processing and excreting them. As a result, there is always a possibility of their accumulation in the liver building to toxic levels.

    www.webmd.com/…/risks-of-essential-oils-for-cats

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    • FoxyFerengi@lemm.ee ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      I didn’t say it was safe! Just safer than minoxidil :) The oil is usually meant to be used as a pre-wash treatment, so it’s not going to sit on your head all day like minoxidil, further reducing the risk of contact with pets.

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  • TheMinions@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    I’d probably use the pills regardless, but good to know! I have two cats!

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• ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨4⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I’ve also heard pumpkin seed oil works as a topical dht blocker. Never dug into it to fact check much, since I still have great hair.

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