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      community Recommendations for topical saw palmetto / pumpkin seed oil product

      in Treatment  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.

      community How to correctly dose Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user takes 1 mg finasteride three times a week, topical minoxidil daily, and Saw Palmetto both topically and orally on non-finasteride days. They recently added 1 g of pumpkin seed oil daily to improve hair thickness and are seeking advice on dosing and cycling Saw Palmetto.

      community Topical FIN/MIN, Dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole and DHT blocking shampoo

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using topical 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole, and a DHT-blocking shampoo with saw palmetto, caffeine, biotin, and argan oil for hair loss. Despite some baby hair growth on one side, the user is experiencing continued hairline recession and shedding, leading to distress.

      community What are your thoughts on this?

      in Product 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with some users expressing skepticism about finasteride and recommending shampoos like BondiBoost or Pura D'or. One user mentioned switching from oral minoxidil to a serum for thicker, healthier hair, while another found shampoo helpful alongside finasteride for scalp health and hair thickness.

      community Ghk-cu + c60 + saw palmetto oil

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using GHK-Cu, C60, and saw palmetto oil as treatments for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 (RU).

      community Which compounds in Saw Palmetto are actually beneficial?

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Saw palmetto's fatty acids, particularly lauric and linoleic acids, inhibit enzymes linked to hair loss, while sterols like beta-sitosterol are less effective due to poor absorption. The conversation questions which specific compounds in saw palmetto contribute to its anti-androgenic effects.

      community From finasteride to Serenoa repens

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 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 21M, 3 months of insane shedding on fin/min/saw palmetto

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing severe hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and saw palmetto with pumpkin seed oil. He is seeking advice on whether this shedding is normal and if he should consider other treatments like dutasteride or RU58841.

      community A battle won?

       9 upvotes 10 years ago
      The user tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, vitamins, Saw Palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin oil, borage oil, stinging nettle, and emu oil. They recently noticed tiny black hairs, suggesting some improvement.

      community Is this "Hair growth complex" pill from sons anything?

      in Product  27 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a "Hair growth complex" pill, with skepticism about its ingredients like saw palmetto and anagain. Users suggest saw palmetto may help slightly with DHT-related hair loss, but it's less effective than finasteride or dutasteride.

      community Saw palmetto and Pumpkin seed oil natural DHT blockers

      in Product 1 year ago
      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 Put P5P in my shampoo, reduced itch a lot!

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user added P5P (vitamin B6) to their shampoo to reduce scalp itch, which improved significantly. They have been using finasteride for hair loss but are exploring additional treatments like topical antiandrogens and prolactin inhibitors.

      community 3 months progress with Finasteride 0.5mg/daily, Minoxidil foam5% 2x daily, Stemoxydine 2x daily, Microneedling(M8) 1.5mm 1x per week, Saw Palmetto 400mg/day, peppermint and jojoba oils daily, Ketoconazole 2% shampoo 3x/week, Purador shampoo/conditioner every day.

      in Progress Pictures  337 upvotes 3 years ago
      Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.

      community Any experience on Natural DHT blocker?

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and stinging nettle extract for hair loss. Saw palmetto is noted to potentially halt mild hair loss.

      community topical minoxidil, botana oil, coconut moisturizer, derma stamping, derma rolling, 3% salicylic acid shampoo, and scalp massage results thus far

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shares their hair loss treatment routine, which includes topical minoxidil, botana oil, coconut moisturizer, derma stamping, derma rolling, 3% salicylic acid shampoo, and scalp massage. Suggestions include adding finasteride, switching to 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and using rosemary oil instead of botana oil.

      community progress from april 2024 to june 2025

      in Progress Pictures  170 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's impressive hair recovery over 14 months using 0.5mg dutasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, saw palmetto shampoo, and occasional microneedling. The results are highly praised by others, with many expressing admiration and hope for similar outcomes.

      community Feel like I'm getting somewhere after just two months

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 35-year-old man started hair loss treatment on February 9th using 1mg finasteride, biotin/vitamin capsules, and twice-daily topical minoxidil, along with saw palmetto shampoo and weekly derma stamping. He reports seeing small, dark hairs growing in previously bald areas on his crown after two months, with no side effects.

      community shampoo with piroctone olamine in US?

      in Product  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about finding a reasonably priced shampoo with piroctone olamine in the US. The user is cautious about trying new or smaller brands.

      community Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)

      in Chat  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      Saw palmetto, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, caused unexpected side effects like breast changes and altered semen consistency, which resolved after stopping its use. Concerns about similar side effects with finasteride or dutasteride were expressed, and another user reported low libido and depression from saw palmetto.

      community Essential Oils shampoo - My 1st experiment

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with a homemade essential oils shampoo for hair loss after stopping finasteride due to side effects. They reported healthier, shinier hair and new body hair growth but no scalp regrowth yet.

      community How to minimize hair loss while waiting to start finasteride (17M)

      in Technology  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      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 DHT itch, dandruff and sebum plugs.

      in Hair Systems  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on reducing scalp itching and dandruff using natural shampoos, witch hazel, and apple cider vinegar. The user also mentions using finasteride and observing potential regrowth, though it's difficult to confirm.

      community Do any shampoos contain Piroctone Olamine in the US

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding shampoos with Piroctone Olamine in the US for itch relief, as the user has not found relief with Keto shampoo, oral Dutasteride, and oral Minoxidil. Users suggest alternatives like Neutrogena T/Gel and online options, but note availability and price issues.