User noticed receding temples, used minoxidil and microneedling with positive results. Added sawpalmetto and eucapil, experienced shedding and thinner hairline, but no side effects.
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.
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.
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 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.
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).
The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness with topical products containing SawPalmetto extract. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
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.
Hair loss treatment using topical fin, min, sawpalmetto, and occasional microneedling shows progress after 1.5 years. Microneedling frequency varies from weekly to every 4-5 weeks with 1.5mm needles.
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 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 shared their hair loss treatment which includes a custom solution with multiple ingredients, caffeine liquid, and sawpalmetto, and mentioned shedding after 40 days of use. Some replies discuss the effectiveness and cost of the treatment, while others debate the usefulness of topical dutasteride.
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.
A user had a bad experience with a dermatologist who prescribed sawpalmetto and biotin shampoo for hair loss, which was ineffective. The dermatologist then suggested minoxidil and dismissed the user's interest in finasteride, leading the user to consider seeking a new dermatologist and possibly starting minoxidil in the meantime.
The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using sawpalmetto, 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.
The user is experiencing hair loss and plans to use a treatment protocol including SawPalmetto Berries, MCT Oil, Zinc, testosterone balancers, L-tyrosine, and L-theanine. They also use a specific dandruff shampoo and are open to non-prescription treatments.
Natural vitamins like pumpkin seed oil, sawpalmetto, and ecklonia cava are discussed for their potential to lower DHT levels. They may work similarly to finasteride but are significantly weaker.
The user shared their hair transplant progress, using sawpalmetto, vitamins, biotin, zinc, ginseng, ozonized olive oil, and a dermaroller with serum. They avoid finasteride due to trying for a second child.
A female user is seeking a DHT blocker without Selenium or Zinc due to hair breakage and is currently using SawPalmetto, Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails, Pumpkin seed oil, Dermastamp, and Pura D'or products. She has tried Minoxidil without success and is considering Finasteride but prefers natural options first.
A user is seeking a hair loss formula containing Redensyl and Capixyl without caffeine, SawPalmetto, or other herbs. They want recommendations for such a product.
User on Dut, oral minox 20 mg, SawPalmetto, Pumpkin Oil, RU, 8% topical minox, and topical fina for hair loss; top of head improves, but retrograde alopecia worsens. Asks for options besides exosomes and where to find topical melatonin.
An 18-year-old diagnosed with male pattern baldness is using probiotics, sawpalmetto, pumpkin seed oil, soy isoflavones, biotin, fish oil, quercetin, a multivitamin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Replies suggest these methods are ineffective and recommend finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma roller.