Have any of y’all had success with less conventional therapies?
    6/5/2023

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    Saw Palmetto →

    a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride

    Caffeine →

    the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair

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    Alternative hair loss treatments like saw palmetto, caffeine, rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, microneedling, and ketoconazole. Traditional treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride cause side effects for some users.
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      community My Current Stack: Every Studied Natural at Maximum Concentration

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss treatment regimen using high concentrations of natural ingredients: pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, rosemary and peppermint essential oils, and caffeine. The user also practices microneedling, scalp massage, and takes Nutrafol.

      community Someone please offer reassurance

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 19-year-old male is experiencing hair shedding while using oral minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermastamping, and saw palmetto, and is considering switching to finasteride for better results. Users suggest that saw palmetto may not be effective and recommend finasteride instead, while also discussing other treatments like rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and pumpkin seed oil.

      community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.

      community cant use minoxidil, is there anything else that can mimic the results?

       7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, as the original poster experienced chest tightness from using it. They are currently using finasteride and considering options like rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, and other topical treatments, but acknowledge that minoxidil and finasteride are the most scientifically supported treatments.

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