The user is considering topical SawPalmetto or Pumpkin Seed Oil due to sensitivity to finasteride and cost issues. They also use dermastamping for Minoxidil absorption and seek advice on timing to avoid systemic absorption.
The conversation discusses using GHK-Cu, C60, and sawpalmettooil as treatments for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 (RU).
A 24-year-old shared his 12-month hair loss progress, using 1mg oral finasteride daily, Minoxidil spray twice daily, weekly derma stamping, daily Biotin, SawPalmetto Shampoo, and occasional Ketoconazole shampoo. He experienced minimal side effects and significant hair density improvement, no longer needing a hat.
The conversation discusses natural DHT blockers like rice bran oil, which may reduce 5α-reductase activity similarly to Minoxidil and Dutasteride. One user argues that finasteride is more reliable and effective than natural alternatives.
This conversation is about a user's progress pictures after 10 months of using the hair loss treatments finasteride and minoxidil. Other users responded with compliments and questions about the dosage used.
The conclusion of this conversation about hair loss is that genetics play a significant role in determining hair loss, and specific treatments like finasteride may not be effective against certain compounds like masteron and trenbolone.
The user is seeking recommendations for topical sawpalmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which sawpalmetto product to choose between two provided links.
People often turn to natural remedies like sawpalmetto and rosemary oil for hair loss, but these are not as effective as FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some users express concerns about potential side effects of finasteride, while others share positive experiences with it.
A 24-year-old woman with thinning hair is using Minoxidil, sawpalmetto, biotin, rosemary oil, and ketoconazole. She seeks advice on whether to try finasteride or dutasteride, the effects of Minoxidil shedding, and the significance of her hair follicle condition.
A user is trying to reverse hair loss using vitamins E and D, jojoba oil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and microneedling, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to use Alpecin shampoo and will provide updates on the effectiveness of this regimen.
The conversation discusses DHT blocking treatments for hair loss, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, Finasteride, and organic flaxseed oil containing omega-3 fatty acids. It highlights skepticism about alternative treatments and emphasizes the proven effectiveness of Finasteride and Dutasteride.
A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, caffeine, biotin, and RU58841, along with weekly dermarolling. However, others advised against the user's plan to switch to rosemary oil and microneedling only, emphasizing the importance of continuing the current treatment to maintain the results.
The user is already using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is considering adding topical caffeine. They are seeking opinions on the effectiveness of topical caffeine.
A user shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress using 5% topical minoxidil daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. Some suggest adding finasteride to maintain results, while others commend the current regimen's effectiveness.
How little the average person knows about hair loss and how it can be an unfairly stigmatized issue, even by people with little knowledge of it themselves. Some specific treatments that were discussed include finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyritinol, dermarolling, and diet/lifestyle changes.
Supplements like sawpalmetto or pumpkin seed oil may target the remaining 10% of DHT not affected by Dutasteride. Users discuss whether these supplements are beneficial when already using Dutasteride.
The user takes 1 mg finasteride three times a week, topical minoxidil daily, and SawPalmetto both topically and orally on non-finasteride days. They recently added 1 g of pumpkin seed oil daily to improve hair thickness and are seeking advice on dosing and cycling SawPalmetto.
A user is taking finasteride for hair loss and asks if they can also take sawpalmetto and pumpkin seed oil capsules on alternate days. They plan to use these supplements for 2-3 months to avoid wasting them.
Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, sawpalmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.
A user reported that Procerin, containing SawPalmetto and Pumpkin seed oil, provided similar hair thickening results as finasteride but with milder side effects. They experienced reduced libido and watery ejaculations but are adjusting the dose to minimize these effects.
Sawpalmetto 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.
A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like sawpalmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.
A 24-year-old male experiencing increased hair thinning and shedding recently started using rosemary and castor oil, microneedling, and an anti-dandruff shampoo. He is considering adding SawPalmetto and seeks recommendations for a good shampoo.
A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and sawpalmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.
A 20-year-old using minoxidil, weekly microneedling, biotin, vitamin D3, rosemary oil, and sawpalmetto shampoo for hair regrowth. The user is in the shedding phase and hopes for better results in months 3-6.
The conversation lists medications, oils, and herbs for hair loss, including FDA-approved treatments like Finasteride and Minoxidil, off-label options like Dutasteride and Clascoterone, and others like RU58841. It also mentions Rosemary oil, Sawpalmetto, and Fo-Ti root as non-medical treatments.
SawPalmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
The user is exploring topical SawPalmetto 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.