Fina vs Sereno Repens/Saw Palmetto Chat 1/19/2024
The conversation is about whether Saw Palmetto, which has similar but less potent effects to Finasteride, could cause the same side effects due to lowering DHT levels. The user is considering oral Saw Palmetto as an alternative to Finasteride for hair loss treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Scientific Review: Saw Palmetto is not effective for treating hair loss and does not inhibit DHT to the extend that most people think. Anti-Hair loss claims are invalid.
Saw Palmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
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community How to minimize hair loss while waiting to start finasteride (17M)
A 17-year-old is using topical minoxidil for hair loss and is considering other treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and saw palmetto while waiting to start finasteride at 19. Suggestions include using oral minoxidil, topical antiandrogens like RU58841, and CB-03-01, with a focus on minimizing systemic DHT impact.
community What about this? Topical minoxidil, caffein, melatonin + keto + saw palmetto
The user plans to treat hair loss with topical minoxidil mixed with caffeine and melatonin, keto shampoo, and oral saw palmetto. They aim to stimulate hair growth, block DHT, and prolong the growth phase without using finasteride or dutasteride.
community "Nah bro, I don't need finasteride! I'll just use saw palmetto and rosemary oil!"
People often turn to natural remedies like saw palmetto and rosemary oil for hair loss, but these are not as effective as FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some users express concerns about potential side effects of finasteride, while others share positive experiences with it.
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