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community Topical Serenoa? Anyone tried it?

3 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses using topical serenoa oil, a natural anti-DHT treatment, for hair loss. It is considered less effective than finasteride and dutasteride but can be added to a routine with topical minoxidil.

community From finasteride to Serenoa repens

1 upvotes 9 months ago

The user experienced anxiety and side effects from topical finasteride and is considering switching to saw palmetto. Another user reported no improvement with saw palmetto and experienced liver issues.

community Dogan Turan vs Bruno Pinto please i need your suggested

4 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering a hair transplant and is using topical finasteride, minoxidil, antiandrogens, ketoconazole shampoo, and serenoa repens. They are deciding between surgeons Dogan Turan and Bruno Pinto, and are concerned about the technique and potential complications due to diffuse hair loss.

community Hair loss journey - progress check & questions

1 upvotes 8 months ago

The user shared their hair loss journey, using Minoxidil 2%, Serenoa repens, topical finasteride, a topical antiandrogen, Vitamin D, and lifestyle changes, noting improvements but still seeking more density. They are considering switching to Minoxidil 5% but prefer focusing on finasteride and antiandrogen for better results.

community Recommendations for topical saw palmetto / pumpkin seed oil product

2 upvotes 5 years ago

The user is seeking recommendations for topical saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil products to treat early male pattern baldness and is considering different options available online. They are specifically asking which saw palmetto product to choose between two provided links.

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Efficacy of Oral Supplementation with Serenoa Repens, Pumpkin Seed Extract, and Cysteine Combined with Topical Minoxidil 5% Versus Topical Minoxidil 5% Alone in Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomized Assessor-Blinded 6-Month Superiority Trial

research Efficacy of Oral Supplementation with Serenoa Repens, Pumpkin Seed Extract and Cysteine Combined with Topical Minoxidil 5% Vs Topical Minoxidil 5% Alone in Androgenic Alopecia A Randomised Assessor-Blinded 6-Month, Superiority Trial

February 2025 in “Clinical & Experimental Dermatology and Therapies”

In this randomized trial, oral supplementation with Serenoa repens, pumpkin seed extracts, and cysteine significantly improved the clinical effectiveness of topical 5% minoxidil lotion for treating androgenic alopecia in men and women compared to minoxidil alone, with both treatments being well tolerated.

research Treatment of male androgenetic alopecia with topical products containingSerenoa repensextract

18 citations , May 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that topical application of Serenoa repens extract increased hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it could be an alternative for those unable to use standard medications.

research How I Do It: Galenic Lotions for Topical Use to Cure Hair Thinning in Males and Females

September 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international”

This article discusses the role of transplantation in hair restoration but reports no new clinical findings.

research Do non-prescription products help in managing androgenic alopecia?

December 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

Researchers reviewed 13 clinical trials on non-prescription monotherapies like procyanidin and cetirizine for androgenetic alopecia, finding potential improvements in hair density and diameter, but emphasized the need for more robust trials to confirm efficacy and safety.

research Is Oral Finasteride Effective in Reversing Hair Loss in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

January 2019

This review found inconsistent evidence on the effectiveness of oral finasteride for hair loss reversal in men with androgenetic alopecia, with one study showing significant results and others not.

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learn Finasteride

Topical or oral? Choosing between pills and lotions according to your case. Topical finasteride offers localized treatment with fewer systemic side effects than oral finasteride.

learn Cetirizine

Is topical cetirizine effective for androgenetic alopecia in women? Topical cetirizine is not an approved product and its use for female-pattern hair loss is off-label. The evidence is one small unblinded pilot study in mixed-sex patients and one randomized trial in 66 women where cetirizine was added to minoxidil; it is unproven on its own.

learn Estradiol

How does topical Estradiol compare to oral Estradiol in treating alopecia? Topical estradiol delivers hormone to the scalp with less systemic exposure, but evidence is thin and it is still a hormone. It needs a doctor's supervision, and people with estrogen-sensitive cancers must not use it without medical approval.

learn Glycerin

Does topical glycerin have any effect on hair thickness or follicle function? Topical glycerin primarily hydrates hair but does not increase thickness or follicle function.

learn L-cysteine

Can topical products with L-cysteine repair damaged hair or prevent breakage? Topical L-cysteine cannot effectively repair damaged hair or prevent breakage.

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