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Oral and Topical Administration of Standardized Saw Palmetto Oil Reduces Hair Fall and Improves Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects: A 16-Week Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

research Oral and Topical Administration of a Standardized Saw Palmetto Oil Reduces Hair Fall and Improves the Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects – A 16-Week Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This study found that both oral and topical formulations of VISPOTM, a saw palmetto oil, significantly reduced hair fall and increased hair density in subjects with androgenetic alopecia, with no serious adverse effects observed.

research Saw palmetto extract: A dermatologist's perspective

January 2017 in “Indian journal of drugs in dermatology”

This article reviews the use of saw palmetto extract from a dermatologist's perspective, discussing its traditional role in treating androgenic alopecia and other androgen-related dermatological conditions, but it does not report specific research findings or results.

research Clinical Outcome of the Topical Application of a Novel Hair Growth Ingredient, USPlus DERM, in Men and Women

1 citations , January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical and Investigative Dermatology”

This study observed significant improvements in hair loss and hair density among adults using USPlus DERM Topical serum daily for 12 weeks, with 90.9% of participants noticing better hair loss/density and rating satisfaction at an average of 7.7 out of 10.

research Hirsutism: Diagnosis and management

41 citations , April 2010 in “Gender Medicine”

This review discusses the causes, clinical features, diagnostic approach, and treatment options for hirsutism in women, but reports no new findings.

research ANTI-ACNE ACTIVITY OF LIPIDO-STEROLIC EXTRACT OF SERENOA REPENS AND HYDRO-ALCOHOLIC EXTRACT OF GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA IN SYRIAN HAMSTER EAR MODEL

September 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

This study suggests that a topical hydroalcoholic extract of liquorice root significantly reduced sebaceous gland size in Syrian hamsters, indicating potential for use in anti-acne therapy.

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community Ulo low dose dut/fin hair serum

4 upvotes 9 months ago

The user experienced severe sexual side effects from topical finasteride with minoxidil but found no side effects with low-dose dutasteride and finasteride serums from Ulo after a hair transplant. They also used a hair growth serum with saw palmetto without side effects.

community Saw Palmetto cured my insanely itchy scalp/DHT itch

in Research/Science 24 upvotes 2 years ago

Saw Palmetto, rosemary oil, and vitamins helped relieve an itchy scalp and hair loss. Other users found finasteride effective for similar symptoms.

community Topical Saw Palmetto for hair growth

5 upvotes 5 years ago

Topical saw palmetto is discussed as a mild anti-androgen for hair growth, with some users combining it with other treatments like spironolactone and ketoconazole shampoo. Users share mixed experiences, with some not noticing regrowth and others hopeful for positive results.

community 7+ years fin user, stopped saw palmetto/rosemary oil 3 months ago..biggest regret

43 upvotes 1 year ago

Stopping saw palmetto and rosemary oil led to significant hair loss for a long-term finasteride user. Resuming saw palmetto caused side effects, and there is debate about its effectiveness and the potential impact of oxycodone on hair loss.

community for anyone using saw palmetto oil

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses using saw palmetto oil to reduce hair loss, with the user reporting decreased shedding but no regrowth yet. The user plans to try minoxidil and finasteride, noting previous success with minoxidil but concerns about its greasiness.

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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Saw Palmetto

a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride

Is saw palmetto as effective as finasteride against DHT? Finasteride is more effective than saw palmetto in reducing DHT levels.
Is it better to take saw palmetto in capsules or use it in lotions? The evidence does not show one form is better: the only head-to-head hair study of oral saw palmetto compared it with finasteride (and finasteride did better), the topical evidence is a single uncontrolled pilot, and there is no trial comparing capsules with lotions.
Is saw palmetto good for androgenetic alopecia or only for mild hair loss? Saw palmetto may help with androgenetic alopecia, not just mild hair loss.
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