January 2022
in “Elsevier eBooks”
Saw palmetto is effective for men's prostate issues, may help women with certain conditions, and could potentially treat hair loss, but should be used carefully due to possible side effects and interactions.
2 citations,
July 2021
in “Uro”
Saw palmetto extract is generally safe and can effectively treat Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, but its evaluation is affected by varying quality and a need for long-term studies.
Saw palmetto extract is effective and safe for treating lower urinary tract symptoms, working as well as certain medications, and works even better in severe cases.
January 2017
in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology”
6 citations,
January 2015
in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine”
5 citations,
March 2005
in “Current Urology Reports”
Saw palmetto helps with nighttime urination and urine flow, similar to finasteride.
2 citations,
December 2003
17 citations,
November 2002
in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.
2 citations,
February 2021
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.
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.
3 citations,
August 2021
in “Uro”
2 citations,
January 2019
in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research”
August 2018
in “Farmatsevtychnyĭ zhurnal”
Redensyl, saw palmetto, and biotin with platelet-rich plasma is a better treatment for hair loss than Procapil with platelet-rich plasma.
105 citations,
January 2004
in “The Journal of Urology”
Finasteride improves chronic pelvic pain, saw palmetto doesn't.
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.
26 citations,
August 2019
in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.
1 citations,
June 2014
in “Vìsnik farmacìï”
A medicinal cosmetic product for treating Androgenetic Alopecia was developed using plant-based substances, Saw palmetto and Japanese Sophora, with pumpkin seed oil and stabilizers like Carbopol, sodium alginate, xanthan gum, Tween-20 and cetyl alcohol.
April 2003
in “Reactions Weekly”
A woman developed skin irritation from treatments for hair loss, showing allergies to both minoxidil and saw palmetto solutions.
14 citations,
December 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.
October 2017
in “World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences”
Combination therapy with higher concentrations of minoxidil can lead to rapid hair growth in pattern baldness with no significant side effects.
39 citations,
September 2013
in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
Herbs can potentially treat hair loss by inhibiting a key enzyme and promoting hair growth, and deficiencies in zinc, biotin, and iron are linked to hair loss.
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.
5 citations,
November 2012
in “The Journal of Urology”
Early hair loss may indicate future prostate issues.
January 2021
in “Elsevier eBooks”
Antiandrogens and androgen inhibitors like spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride can treat hair loss and skin conditions, but they have risks and side effects, including potential harm to pregnant women and risks of cancer and heart issues. Herbal remedies also have antiandrogenic effects but lack safety validation.
3 citations,
March 2015
in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine”
Pumpkin seed oil may help hair growth, but more research needed on frontal hair loss and long-term effects.
36 citations,
April 2014
in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine”
Pumpkin seed oil helps hair growth in men with hair loss.