SawPalmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
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.
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 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.
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 user shared their positive hair regrowth experience using sawpalmetto tablets, 5% minoxidil spray, and a Derma Pen. The conversation debates the effectiveness of sawpalmetto versus finasteride, with some advocating for natural treatments and others emphasizing the proven results of finasteride and minoxidil, often in combination with microneedling.
The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness with topical products containing SawPalmetto extract. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
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.
The conversation discusses a 33-year-old man's experience with hair regrowth after three months using topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, sawpalmetto, and scalp massages. Specific treatments for hair loss are being evaluated for their effectiveness.
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.
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 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.
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.
A hair loss product containing ingredients like sawpalmetto, biotin, vitamin D, and others, which claims to promote healthy hair growth and support men's health. However, user reviews are mixed, with some experiencing side effects like mood swings and nausea, and others questioning its effectiveness compared to a simple multivitamin.
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.
A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily sawpalmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and sawpalmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
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.
A 35-year-old man started hair loss treatment on February 9th using 1mg finasteride, biotin/vitamin capsules, and twice-daily topical minoxidil, along with sawpalmetto shampoo and weekly derma stamping. He reports seeing small, dark hairs growing in previously bald areas on his crown after two months, with no side effects.