December 2014 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Topical Saw Palmetto and Trichogen Veg Complex increased hair count by 11.9% and improved hair growth in 48% of men with hair loss.
Some plant-based ingredients may help with hair growth and care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
1 citations,
March 2021 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Various treatments help hair growth, but more research needed for safety and effectiveness.
45 citations,
August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss treatments work better with lifestyle changes.
16 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
2 citations,
December 2020 in “Phytomedicine plus” Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.
September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Galenic lotions can effectively treat different patterns of hair thinning in men and women.
February 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Personalized multimodal treatment significantly improved hair growth and scalp coverage in androgenetic alopecia without side effects.
November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Saw palmetto extract reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in people with hair thinning.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The supplements improved hair density and reduced hair loss.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” The supplement significantly improves hair density and appearance in people with hair loss.
41 citations,
April 2010 in “Gender Medicine” The conclusion is that hirsutism should be diagnosed and treated because it affects quality of life and may signal other health problems.
February 2025 in “Clinical & Experimental Dermatology and Therapies” Combining supplements with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
14 citations,
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.
February 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” A personalized combination treatment can effectively promote hair growth and stabilize hair loss in women with androgenetic alopecia.
October 2007 in “Humana Press eBooks” Saw palmetto can help with prostate issues and may promote hair growth.
17 citations,
November 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The supplement improved hair growth and quality in men with thinning hair and was safe to use.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Natural products like saw palmetto, caffeine, melatonin, marine extracts, rosemary oil, procyanidin, pumpkin seed oil, and cannabidiol oil could potentially treat male hair loss.
18 citations,
May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Serenoa repens extract in topical products improves hair growth and appearance in male pattern baldness with mild side-effects.
January 2019 in “The Pharma Innovation Journal” The best mix for a hair loss treatment cream is 10% Sophora japonica tincture and 5% Serenoa repens extract.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Chewing betel nut may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and saw palmetto can improve urinary symptoms in BPH with fewer side effects but may cause bleeding and allergic reactions.
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some plant-based treatments may help with ovary function, insulin resistance, and excess male hormones in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
95 citations,
February 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Nutraceuticals may improve skin health and protect against aging, but more research is needed on their optimal use and possible health risks.
3 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Serenoa repens and N-acetyl glucosamine/milk proteins complex may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
8 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Saw palmetto supplements may modestly improve hair regrowth with few side effects, but more research is needed.
January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.
November 2017 in “International journal of family & community medicine” A man's low testosterone and related symptoms improved after he stopped taking hair loss drugs.
January 2003 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” In 2002, various skin reactions were reported due to different drugs, including allergies, hair loss, skin lesions, and other skin conditions.
January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.