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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 (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

in Chat 1 upvotes 1 month 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 Saw Palmetto/Pumkin seed gives basically same results as Fin

in Treatment 3 months ago

A user reported that Procerin, containing Saw Palmetto 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.

community Saw Palmetto cured my insanely itchy scalp/DHT itch

in Research/Science 24 upvotes 10 months ago

Saw Palmetto, rosemary oil, and vitamins helped relieve an itchy scalp and hair loss. Other users found finasteride effective for similar symptoms.

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 Saw palmetto, eucapil and micro needeling

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

User noticed receding temples, used minoxidil and microneedling with positive results. Added saw palmetto and eucapil, experienced shedding and thinner hairline, but no side effects.

community Saw palmetto sides are the same as finasteride? Im going to lose my time and money with "natural drugs"?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 3 years ago

A 25-year-old is considering using saw palmetto 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 saw palmetto has similar side effects to finasteride and if it's truly effective or just a placebo.

community I attempted to explain why Saw Palmetto is BS, now I think taking it with Fin isn't a bad idea.

in Finasteride 6 upvotes 6 years ago

Saw Palmetto may act like a weaker version of finasteride and could be too weak to treat male pattern baldness (MPB) on its own. However, combining Saw Palmetto with low doses of finasteride might increase effectiveness with less risk of prostate shrinkage and sexual side effects.

community Has Saw Palmetto (or PSO) stopped my shedding?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 7 months ago

A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.

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 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 Is there any point in taking supplements like saw palmetto or pumpkin seed oil if one is already on Dutasteride?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 4 months ago

Supplements like saw palmetto 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.

community thoughts on topical Saw Palmetto oil

in Treatment 4 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is considering topical Saw Palmetto 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.

community Recommend me Shampoo or Saw Palmetto?

in Chat 1 upvotes 5 months ago

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 Saw Palmetto and seeks recommendations for a good shampoo.

community How to correctly dose Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 6 months ago

The user takes 1 mg finasteride three times a week, topical minoxidil daily, and Saw Palmetto 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 Saw Palmetto.

community Fina vs Sereno Repens/Saw Palmetto

in Chat 1 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about whether Saw Palmetto, 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 Saw Palmetto as an alternative to Finasteride for hair loss treatment.

community THE BEST SERENOA REPENS (saw palmetto) SUPPLEMENT

in Product 11 months 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 Serenoa Repens (saw palmetto) + plus biotin

in Chat 5 upvotes 1 year ago

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 saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.

community Recommendations for topical saw palmetto / pumpkin seed oil product

in Treatment 2 upvotes 4 years ago

The user is seeking recommendations for topical saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which saw palmetto product to choose between two provided links.

community "Nah bro, I don't need finasteride! I'll just use saw palmetto and rosemary oil!"

in Satire 315 upvotes 1 month ago

People often turn to natural remedies like saw palmetto 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.

community Ghk-cu + c60 + saw palmetto oil

in Treatment 8 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses using GHK-Cu, C60, and saw palmetto oil as treatments for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 (RU).

community Why did hair started growing on my neck after taking a mix of saw palmetto, green tea, horsetail and biotin? Is it a good sign?

in Is this regrowth? 3 months ago

A user experienced hair growth on their neck after taking saw palmetto, green tea, horsetail, and biotin. They are curious if this is a good sign and why it happened.

community One month green tea, saw palmetto, horsetail and zinc supplement.

in Is this regrowth? 3 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation discusses using green tea, saw palmetto, horsetail, and zinc supplements for hair regrowth. One user criticizes the avoidance of 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 11 months 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 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 Im already taking fin, can i take saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil capsules?

in Chat 7 upvotes 11 months ago

A user is taking finasteride for hair loss and asks if they can also take saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil capsules on alternate days. They plan to use these supplements for 2-3 months to avoid wasting them.

community My hair journey since December when I first started taking Minoxidil, Saw Palmetto and Biotin. 2nd to last photo is in the sun all pics I have the flash on.

in Is this regrowth? 5 months ago

A user shared their hair regrowth journey since December, using Minoxidil, Saw Palmetto, and Biotin. They included photos to show progress, with one taken in the sun and others with flash.

community 27M, 1.5 years of topical fin, min and saw palmetto, sometimes microneedling. Not there yet, but I feel like I have definitely made some progress so far!

in Progress Pictures 218 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatment using topical fin, min, saw palmetto, and occasional microneedling shows progress after 1.5 years. Microneedling frequency varies from weekly to every 4-5 weeks with 1.5mm needles.

community 21M, 3 months of insane shedding on fin/min/saw palmetto

in Treatment 7 upvotes 3 years ago

A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto 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.

community 24F, minodixil, saw palmetto, biotin, rosemary oil, advice?

in Question 6 upvotes 5 years ago

A 24-year-old woman with thinning hair is using Minoxidil, saw palmetto, 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.

community 33 M - 3 months on Topical Fin, Topical Min 5%, Saw Palmetto and scalp massages

in Is this regrowth? 51 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses a 33-year-old man's experience with hair regrowth after three months using topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, saw palmetto, and scalp massages. Specific treatments for hair loss are being evaluated for their effectiveness.