Has Saw Palmetto (or PSO) stopped my shedding? Treatment 4/4/2024
A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.
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