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research Comparison of Finasteride (Proscar) and Serenoa Repens (Permixon) in the Inhibition of 5-Alpha Reductase in Healthy Male Volunteers
This study found that finasteride significantly reduced serum dihydrotestosterone levels, confirming its efficacy as a 5a-reductase inhibitor, while Permixon showed no effect in healthy male volunteers.
research Comparative Effectiveness of Finasteride vs Serenoa Repens in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Two-Year Study
In this study, 68% of patients treated with finasteride showed improved hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia, compared to 38% with Serenoa repens, indicating finasteride's superior efficacy.
research Serenoa Repens: Does It Have Any Role in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia?
This article discusses Serenoa repens for androgenetic alopecia and reports no strong evidence of its effectiveness, emphasizing the need for larger clinical trials.
research Serenoa Repens Extracts Promote Hair Regeneration and Repair of Hair Loss in Mouse Models by Activating TGF-β and Mitochondrial Signaling Pathway
This study found that liposterolic extracts of Serenoa repens enhanced hair regeneration and repair in DHT-induced hair loss mouse models, suggesting potential effects comparable to finasteride.
research Inhibitory Effects of Serenoa Repens on the Kinetics of Pig Prostatic Microsomal 5α-Reductase Activity
Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
research Hot Flashes in a Young Girl: A Wake-Up Call Concerning Serenoa Repens Use in Children
This case report describes an 11-year-old girl who experienced hot flashes and menarche after taking a Serenoa repens supplement for telogen effluvium, suggesting a possible but uncertain link between the supplement and hormonal changes.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part III
This review concludes that global literature supports the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens as efficacious and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, with some studies showing equivalence to common pharmacologic agents.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Food Supplement Containing L-Cystine, Serenoa Repens Extract, and Biotin for Hair Loss in Healthy Males and Females: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Clinical Trial
In this clinical trial, supplementation with Lambdapil® Anti Hair Loss capsules for 6 months significantly improved hair resistance and volume in women and increased the anagen/telogen hair ratio in men, indicating enhanced hair growth compared to the placebo group.
research Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: The Evidence for Efficacy and Safety of Lipidosterolic Extracts. Part I
This review discusses the efficacy of the lipidosterolic extract of Serenoa repens for treating lower urinary tract symptoms and reports no new clinical results; the authors propose further examination of the existing literature and guidelines.
research The Use of Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) in Hair Care Products
This article describes the growth and characteristics of saw palmetto and its fruit but reports no new research results.
research Efficacy and Safety of a Dietary Supplement Containing a Lipid Co-Extract from Serenoa Repens and Pygeum Africanum for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women: Results of a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
This study found that the dietary supplement RJ-SP4AGA significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in post-menopausal women with androgenetic alopecia over 16 weeks.
research Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Repens) in Androgenic Alopecia: An Effective Phytotherapy
This article discusses Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto) for preventing and treating androgenic alopecia, highlighting its phytosterols' role and lack of side effects but reports no new clinical results.
research Serenoa Repens Induced Erectile Dysfunction: Underdiagnosis and Phytovigilance
This case report suggests a potential link between the intake of Serenoa repens, commonly known as Saw palmetto, and the onset of erectile dysfunction.
research Telogen Effluvium Treated With Serenoa Repens Supplement
This article describes a clinical case of a 67-year-old patient with telogen effluvium treated with a supplement containing amino acids, vitamin E, iron, and Serenoa repens, but reports no new clinical findings.
research Effect of Serenoa Repens Extract on Human Primary Hair Dermal Papilla Cells from Male and Female Donors
Serenoa repens extract may help hair growth in both men and women.
research Can We Identify a Post-Serenoa Syndrome (PSS)? A Case Series on Sexual and Psychiatric Side Effects of Serenoa Repens
In this study, reports from individuals using Serenoa repens indicated a possible post-Serenoa syndrome characterized by persistent sexual and neuropsychiatric symptoms, with causality assessed as 'probable' in 54% of cases, highlighting an underrecognized safety concern that warrants further investigation.
research A Proprietary Lipidosterolic Extract of Serenoa Repens Promotes Hair Growth Through Mechanisms That Extend Beyond 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibition: Insights From Human Hair Follicle Organ Culture
This study explored the effects of USPlus® DERM, a bioactive fatty acid extract from Serenoa repens, in promoting hair growth and enhancing hair follicle stem cell stemness in an ex vivo setting, showing potential for both 5‐α reductase-dependent and independent hair loss treatments.
research Comparative Study of the Chemical Profile, Cytotoxic Activity, and Molecular Docking of Serenoa Repens Extract and a Pharmaceutical Product
This study found that the extracts of Serenoa repens, when evaluated through chemical, biological, and in silico methods, demonstrated anti-inflammatory, pro-apoptotic, and anti-androgenic activities against prostate cancer cell lines, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits and directing future pharmaceutical development.
research Efficacy of Oral Supplementation with Serenoa Repens, Pumpkin Seed Extract, and Cysteine Combined with Topical Minoxidil 5% Versus Topical Minoxidil 5% Alone in Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomized Assessor-Blinded 6-Month Superiority Trial
In this randomized trial, oral supplementation with Serenoa repens, pumpkin seed extracts, and cysteine significantly improved the clinical effectiveness of topical 5% minoxidil lotion for treating androgenic alopecia in men and women compared to minoxidil alone, with both treatments being well tolerated.
research Serenoa Repens: A Phytochemical And Pharmacological Review
This review highlights that Serenoa repens exhibits anti-androgenic and anti-inflammatory activities, potentially alleviating benign prostate hyperplasia symptoms, with phytosterols and fatty acids as key active constituents, while suggesting more research into additional medicinal uses and phytochemicals is needed.