Natural hair loss holy grail? Looks good to me. Product 5/12/2025
The conversation discusses using natural alternatives like saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum, and nettle extract for hair loss, alongside treatments like nizoral, dermastamp, red light, and rosemary oil. Opinions vary, with some users skeptical about the effectiveness compared to finasteride, and concerns about potential side effects.
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The user replaced finasteride with saw palmetto due to availability issues and experienced side effects, leading to adjustments in their regimen. They use saw palmetto, minoxidil, Nizoral, and a dermaroller, reporting reduced side effects and some benefits, with hair fall ranging from 5 to 20 hairs daily.
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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.
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