Sawpalmettoextract 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.
The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness with topical products containing SawPalmettoextract. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
Sawpalmetto's fatty acids, particularly lauric and linoleic acids, inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss, while sterols like beta-sitosterol are less effective due to poor absorption. The conversation questions which specific compounds in sawpalmetto contribute to its anti-androgenic effects.
SawPalmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
A 17-year-old is considering using sawpalmetto for hair loss until they can get finasteride, while currently using minoxidil and ketoconazole. Users suggest that sawpalmetto is weak, and recommend continuing minoxidil and ketoconazole until finasteride is available.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and sawpalmettoextract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.