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    GlossaryPygeum africanum (Pygeum)

    tree bark extract used for prostate health and hair growth

    Pygeum africanum, also known as Prunus africana or African cherry, is a tree native to the montane regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Its bark is commonly used in traditional medicine and modern supplements to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and other urinary disorders. The extract is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may also contribute to its use in promoting hair health and potentially addressing conditions like alopecia.

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      community Finasteride Watery Semen

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user noticed watery semen and decreased volume after a week of using finasteride and asked if taking Zinc, pygeum, and lecithin supplements would affect finasteride's effectiveness. The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride and potential supplements to counteract them.

      community Fighting Hair Loss without Finasteride?

       8 upvotes 9 years ago
      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 Fin + Min - 18 month results. Also started using natural supplements and caffeine shampoo and have new miniaturised hairs all around the hairline. Hair transplant booked for end of the month.

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses an 18-month hair regrowth journey using finasteride and minoxidil, along with natural supplements and caffeine shampoo, showing new hair growth around the hairline. The individual has also scheduled a hair transplant for the end of the month.

      community I try without Fin. 6 month (1 year experience).

      in Is this regrowth?  17 upvotes 1 month ago
      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 Propecia/Finasteride Where does it come from?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is taking finasteride 1mg from Blink pharmacy, sourced from Ascend Laboratories, with no noticeable side effects after 5 months. They also use Kirkland foam minoxidil, micro needling, and various supplements for hair treatment.

      community Saw palmetto, eucapil and micro needeling

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      User noticed receding temples, used minoxidil and microneedling with positive results. Added saw palmetto and eucapil, experienced shedding and thinner hairline, but no side effects.

      community Microneedling + Min 2 months progress

      in Progress Pictures  1068 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's progress with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss. The user is happy with the progress and plans to continue with the treatment, without using finasteride.

      community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

      community Best all in one supplement for hair health

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about supplements for hair health. Nutrafol and Viviscal are mentioned, with Nutrafol preferred due to saw palmetto; individual supplements like zinc, vitamin D, iron, B complex, magnesium, and inositol are also discussed.

      community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 month 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.