The user replaced finasteride withsawpalmetto due to availability issues and experienced side effects, leading to adjustments in their regimen. They use sawpalmetto, minoxidil, Nizoral, and a dermaroller, reporting reduced side effects and some benefits, with hair fall ranging from 5 to 20 hairs daily.
Sawpalmetto, derma pen, rosemary oil, scalp massages, pumpkin seed oil, green tea extract, and B complex are discussed as natural treatments for hair loss, with mixed results reported. Some users consider adding finasteride for more effective results.
A 22-year-old is using dutasteride 0.5mg daily, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, biotin 5mg, and microneedling for hair loss. They also use a shampoowithsawpalmetto and green coffee but are unsure of its effectiveness due to its high cost.
The user used microneedling, zinc, vitamin D3, biotin, magnesium, sawpalmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a DHT-blocker shampoowith biotin for hair loss. They are considering adding minoxidil due to stagnation in progress.
Shampoos, including those with ketoconazole, may offer mild benefits for hair health but are not effective for stopping hair loss or balding. Effective treatments for hair loss include finasteride and minoxidil, often used together, while shampoos are generally not on the scalp long enough to impact hair follicles significantly.