User noticed receding temples, used minoxidil and microneedling with positive results. Added sawpalmetto and eucapil, experienced shedding and thinner hairline, but no side effects.
A 25-year-old is considering using sawpalmetto for hair loss due to fear of finasteride side effects but is concerned about its effectiveness and cost compared to finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether sawpalmetto has similar side effects to finasteride and if it's truly effective or just a placebo.
SawPalmetto may act like a weaker version of finasteride and could be too weak to treat male pattern baldness (MPB) on its own. However, combining SawPalmetto with low doses of finasteride might increase effectiveness with less risk of prostate shrinkage and sexual side effects.
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.
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.
The conversation is about determining which type of SawPalmetto, 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The conversation is about whether SawPalmetto, which has similar but less potent effects to Finasteride, could cause the same side effects due to lowering DHT levels. The user is considering oral SawPalmetto as an alternative to Finasteride for hair loss treatment.
The conversation is about finding the best quality and price for a sawpalmetto supplement for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
A user is using minoxidil for hair loss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking sawpalmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.
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.
The conversation discusses using GHK-Cu, C60, and sawpalmetto oil as treatments for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 (RU).
A user experienced hair growth on their neck after taking sawpalmetto, green tea, horsetail, and biotin. They are curious if this is a good sign and why it happened.
The conversation discusses using green tea, sawpalmetto, horsetail, and zinc supplements for hair regrowth. One user criticizes the avoidance of finasteride.
The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness with topical products containing SawPalmetto extract. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
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.
A user shared their hair regrowth journey since December, using Minoxidil, SawPalmetto, and Biotin. They included photos to show progress, with one taken in the sun and others with flash.
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 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.
The individual has seen hair regrowth over a period of 1 year and 4 months using 1mg finasteride daily, minoxidil foam twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo, thick fix shampoo and conditioner, sawpalmetto, biotin, keratin, and dermarolling. They are pleased with the results and no longer feel overwhelmed by hair loss.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress over three months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, weekly derma rolling, a bamboo brush, and vitamins Biotin, D, and SawPalmetto. The user reports noticing hair regrowth at the temples.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments. The user considers using a foam with Sawpalmetto, caffeine, and EGCG, but another user suggests just using finasteride.
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.
A user reports significant improvement in scalp thinning after nearly 2 months of using Nutrafol, along with derma rolling and weekly rosemary oil application. Another user suggests the success might be due to sawpalmetto in Nutrafol and shares their own experience of maintaining hair without finasteride.