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GlossarySaw Palmetto

inhibits an enzyme linked to hair loss and prostate issues

Saw Palmetto, also known as Serenoa repens, is a type of palm plant whose berries are often used in supplements aimed at promoting prostate health and potentially reducing hair loss. It is believed to work by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to both benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness).

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community Treatment of male androgenetic alopecia with topical products containing Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) extract.

3 upvotes 9 years ago

The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness with topical products containing Saw Palmetto extract. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community Scientific Review: Saw Palmetto is not effective for treating hair loss and does not inhibit DHT to the extend that most people think. Anti-Hair loss claims are invalid.

in Research/Science 35 upvotes 2 years ago

Saw Palmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.

community can saw palmetto help me even a little bit (17m)

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 week ago

A 17-year-old is considering using saw palmetto for hair loss until they can get finasteride, while currently using minoxidil and ketoconazole. Users suggest that saw palmetto is weak, and recommend continuing minoxidil and ketoconazole until finasteride is available.

community Anyone have experience with natural DHT blockers?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 1 year ago

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 Helicobacter's concocted serum v1

7 upvotes 5 years ago

A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.

community A battle won?

6 upvotes 9 years ago

The user tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, vitamins, Saw Palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin oil, borage oil, stinging nettle, and emu oil. They recently noticed tiny black hairs, suggesting some improvement.

community Hairloss Treatment - General health and efficacy-conscious stack overview

in Treatment 2 months ago

The conversation discusses managing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and saw palmetto, emphasizing the importance of scalp health and DHT reduction. The user shares personal experiences and suggests a balanced approach, combining topical treatments and lifestyle changes for effective hair regrowth.

community Is this supplement safe? Can it raise dht?

in Product 1 upvotes 3 months ago

The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil since October 2023 and is concerned if a supplement containing L-arginine, L-citrulline, Tongkat Ali, Tribulus terrestris, Avena Sativa, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, Pyridoxine, Zinc Gluconate, and Saw Palmetto can cause hair loss. They report thicker and denser hair despite ongoing shedding.

community Follicles finally showing first signs of life

in Progress Pictures 109 upvotes 4 years ago

The post and conversation are about a user seeing hair regrowth after using Rogaine, rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, microneedling, and LLLT. The user plans to add Nizoral soon and is hopeful about continued progress.

community RU58841/Minox/Microneedle(not often) 5 months progress pictures

in Progress Pictures 71 upvotes 3 years ago

A 27-year-old has seen hair regrowth over 5 months using 2ml of 5% minoxidil daily, 50mg of RU58841 daily, and occasional microneedling. Commenters think the results are good and ask about microneedling frequency, needle size, and if ketoconazole shampoo is used.

community Results with Peppermint Oil?

in Question 6 upvotes 5 years ago

People discussed using Peppermint Oil for general hair thinning not linked to male pattern baldness. They shared their experiences and results.

community My opinions on hair treatment right now and in future

in Treatment 22 upvotes 5 years ago

Finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and topical antiandrogens are effective for hair regrowth. Future treatments may include CB0301 and hair cloning.

community How many of you are on fin and how many are on dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 38 upvotes 2 months ago

Many people use finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, with some switching due to cost or effectiveness. Minoxidil is also commonly used, and side effects like weaker erections or ball pain are reported by some.

community Hi beautiful people! I have a question for all the people, that are experienced with microneedling. When I use a dermaroller (1.0), I am bleeding a bit. I use it every two weeks. Is this normal?

in Microneedling 22 upvotes 1 year ago

Microneedling for hair loss causes some bleeding, which is normal. Dermapen is recommended over dermaroller to prevent tissue tearing and adjust depth.

community 5 Months Finasteride + Minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 676 upvotes 2 years ago

This user has achieved impressive results after 5 months of using Finasteride and Minoxidil, which appear to have stopped hair loss and stimulated new growth. They have also incorporated derma pen treatments and supplements such as Zinc picolinate and DMAE into their regimen.

community Testimony after almot 4 years of fight (and many tests)

in Treatment 38 upvotes 3 years ago

User tried various hair loss treatments with limited success. RU58841 was effective but caused side effects, now trying Eucapil and continuing Finasteride.

community Here are the results from my journey! I used saw palmetto tablets instead of Finasteride(I was afraid of using it), 5% Minoxidil spray and Derma Pen once a week 1.5mm.

in Progress Pictures 306 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their positive hair regrowth experience using saw palmetto tablets, 5% minoxidil spray, and a Derma Pen. The conversation debates the effectiveness of saw palmetto versus finasteride, with some advocating for natural treatments and others emphasizing the proven results of finasteride and minoxidil, often in combination with microneedling.

community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

19 upvotes 5 years ago

Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

in Chat 1 upvotes 2 months 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 THE BEST SERENOA REPENS (saw palmetto) SUPPLEMENT

in Product 1 year ago

The conversation is about finding the best quality and price for a saw palmetto supplement for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

community Which Saw Palmetto is good for blocking 5 alpha reductase, Serenoa repens or Chamaerops humilis?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 years ago

The conversation is about determining which type of Saw Palmetto, either Chamaerops humilis or Serenoa repens, is effective for inhibiting the 5 alpha reductase enzyme related to hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Topical Saw Palmetto: An Alternative to Microdosing Topical Finasteride?

in Product 16 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is exploring topical Saw Palmetto as a milder alternative to microdosing topical Finasteride for hair loss, aiming to minimize systemic DHT impact. They plan to experiment with this herbal remedy for a year to assess its effectiveness on their mild androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects.

community My DHT-blocking protocol, I'm exited!

6 upvotes 5 years ago

The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil extract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seed oil extract, rosemary oil extract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.

community Any experience on Natural DHT blocker?

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and stinging nettle extract for hair loss. Saw palmetto is noted to potentially halt mild hair loss.

community anybody actually got botox on their scalp and had success?

in Treatment 8 upvotes 3 years ago

The user is considering Botox for scalp hair loss and currently uses finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and green tea extract. They seek information on potential risks and effectiveness.

community Natural remedies in conjunction with fin?

in Chat 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The user has been on finasteride for 16 months and is considering natural remedies like peppermint oil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, green tea extract, l-lysine, and oral castor oil to enhance hair growth in addition to finasteride. They are interested in the potential benefits of combining these natural treatments with finasteride to improve hair loss outcomes.

community A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.

in Research/Science 101 upvotes 2 years ago

Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.

community dht becoming active since the scalp is tight en cause inflammation

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 2 years ago

User discusses tight scalp causing hair loss and suggests treatments like scalp massages, PRP, saw palmetto, and eucapil. They share their experience with saw palmetto and eucapil and consider adding PRP and scalp massages for better results.

community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

in Research/Science 65 upvotes 1 year ago

Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

community I have been using castor oil for my brows for 2 weeks , and i already see visible difference. Could i also apply it to my scalp?

in Treatment 13 upvotes 4 years ago

A user reported that applying castor oil to their eyebrows for two weeks resulted in thicker hair and is considering using it on their scalp to thicken existing hair, not to stop balding. They do not expect it to cure male pattern baldness.