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October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting”
Various treatments, including FDA-approved drugs, natural products, and oral supplements, can help with hair loss, but a patient's medical history and potential allergies should be considered when choosing a treatment.
SawPalmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
Consider increasing dutasteride dosage to 2.5mg daily and continue using oral minoxidil. Check DHT levels, thyroid, vitamin D, and consider additional treatments like microneedling, RU58841, and improving diet and lifestyle.
User tried various hair loss treatments with limited success. RU58841 was effective but caused side effects, now trying Eucapil and continuing Finasteride.
The user reported positive hair regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, red light therapy, and lifestyle changes, including dietary improvements and stress reduction. They chose natural supplements like sawpalmetto and beta-sitosterol over pharmaceutical DHT inhibitors like finasteride.
After 4 months on oral minoxidil with no significant hair regrowth, a user is frustrated and considering alternative treatments since they can't take finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include natural DHT blockers, lifestyle changes, and other hair care tips.