Has anyone had success with oral Pumpkin Seed Oil, Saw Palmetto, Fo-Ti, and Astaxathin? 3/13/2023
The conversation discusses using pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, fo-ti, and astaxanthin for hair loss, with additional use of Nizoral shampoo. Users express skepticism about regrowth and suggest adding a micro derm roller or considering minoxidil and finasteride for better results.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity How well does Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil work to prevent hair loss?
Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil are not effective for preventing hair loss. Finasteride and Minoxidil are commonly used, but some users suggest trying Dutasteride for better results.
community Saw palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil natural DHT blockers
Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil are generally considered ineffective for hair regrowth compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users report that finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride are more reliable for maintaining and regrowing hair.
community Recommendations for topical saw palmetto / pumpkin seed oil product
The user is seeking recommendations for topical saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which saw palmetto product to choose between two provided links.
community Is there any point in taking supplements like saw palmetto or pumpkin seed oil if one is already on Dutasteride?
Supplements like saw palmetto or pumpkin seed oil may target the remaining 10% of DHT not affected by Dutasteride. Users discuss whether these supplements are beneficial when already using Dutasteride.
community How to correctly dose Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil
The user takes 1 mg finasteride three times a week, topical minoxidil daily, and Saw Palmetto both topically and orally on non-finasteride days. They recently added 1 g of pumpkin seed oil daily to improve hair thickness and are seeking advice on dosing and cycling Saw Palmetto.
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