Natural DHT Blockers instead of fin Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/3/2020
The conversation discusses using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum africanum bark, and nettle root as alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness. Some users report minimal improvement with natural options and better results with finasteride or dutasteride, despite concerns about potential side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I try without Fin. 6 month (1 year experience).
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the original poster using saw palmetto, biotin, minoxidil, a dermaroller, and rosemary oil, considering finasteride or a hair transplant in the future. Other users suggest finasteride or dutasteride for more effective results, while some recommend additional natural supplements and maintaining overall health.
community If you had to abandon DHT blockers, what’s next?
Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.
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A user discusses fighting hair loss without finasteride, using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum, stinging nettles, biotin, a boar bristle brush, and a derma roller. Replies suggest finasteride is necessary for effective hair loss prevention.
community Anyone have experience with natural DHT blockers?
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
community 7+ years fin user, stopped saw palmetto/rosemary oil 3 months ago..biggest regret
Stopping saw palmetto and rosemary oil led to significant hair loss for a long-term finasteride user. Resuming saw palmetto caused side effects, and there is debate about its effectiveness and the potential impact of oxycodone on hair loss.
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