Serenoa Repens: Does It Have Any Role in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia?

January 2009 in “ Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery ”

Sundaram Murugusundram

Serenoa repens 5 alpha reductase inhibitor androgenetic alopecia saw palmetto

TLDR Serenoa repens is not proven effective for hair loss and may delay prostate cancer detection.

The document discussed the use of Serenoa repens as a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor for treating androgenetic alopecia. Despite its popularity and marketing as a remedy, there was little evidence supporting its effectiveness, highlighting the need for larger clinical trials. Additionally, the use of Serenoa repens as self-medication posed a risk of missing early detection of prostate cancer.

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