Is there any point in taking supplements like saw palmetto or pumpkin seed oil if one is already on Dutasteride? Treatment 7/1/2024
Supplements like saw palmetto or pumpkin seed oil may target the remaining 10% of DHT not affected by Dutasteride. Users discuss whether these supplements are beneficial when already using Dutasteride.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Saw palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil natural DHT blockers
Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil are generally considered ineffective for hair regrowth compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users report that finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride are more reliable for maintaining and regrowing hair.
community Im currently 21 years old on oral minoxidil only 5mg and I oil my hair with rosemary oil twice a week along with that i take saw palmetto 320mg and pumpkin seed oil 1000mg yall think those are results?
A 21-year-old is using oral minoxidil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil for hair regrowth but is advised to use finasteride or dutasteride for better results. The user is hesitant to use DHT blockers due to cost and is seeking advice on whether their current regimen is effective.
community Need a transplant? Currently taking minoxidil, saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil.
The user is considering a hair transplant while currently using minoxidil, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil. Others suggest using finasteride or dutasteride for better results and to prevent further hair loss.
community Natural DHT Blockers instead of fin
The conversation discusses using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum africanum bark, and nettle root as alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness. Some users report minimal improvement with natural options and better results with finasteride or dutasteride, despite concerns about potential side effects.
community A person advised me to use pumpkin seed oil instead of minoxidil?
Pumpkin seed oil is not a substitute for minoxidil; it acts more like finasteride as a DHT blocker. Minoxidil is necessary for hair growth, and combining it with treatments like PRP or saw palmetto may be beneficial.
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