Sawpalmetto 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.
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 user shared their positive hair regrowth experience using sawpalmetto tablets, 5% minoxidil spray, and a Derma Pen. The conversation debates the effectiveness of sawpalmetto versus finasteride, with some advocating for natural treatments and others emphasizing the proven results of finasteride and minoxidil, often in combination with microneedling.
A new supplement for hair growth combines black rice, prickly pear, and sawpalmetto, showing promising results in increasing hair density and reducing hair loss. The supplement is considered a drug-free alternative to traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
Pumpkin seed oil is not a substitute for minoxidil; it acts more like finasteride as a DHT blocker. Minoxidil is necessary for hair growth, and combining it with treatments like PRP or sawpalmetto may be beneficial.