Natural vitamins like pumpkin seed oil, sawpalmetto, and ecklonia cava are discussed for their potential to lower DHT levels. They may work similarly to finasteride but are significantly weaker.
A 22-year-old male with male pattern baldness wants to use minoxidil and finasteride but can't find topical finasteride. He is considering natural DHT blockers like sawpalmetto and caffeine and seeks advice on their effectiveness.
The user is considering starting finasteride for hair loss prevention, expressing concerns about potential side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. They are currently taking sawpalmetto, vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C, and biotin but are unsure if these will be effective.
The user switched to dutasteride and sawpalmetto, along with a topical mix of minoxidil and finasteride, due to continued hair shedding. They hope for improvement despite concerns about sawpalmetto's effectiveness.
The user has been on finasteride for 16 months and is considering natural remedies like peppermint oil, rosemary oil, sawpalmetto, green tea extract, l-lysine, and oral castor oil to enhance hair growth in addition to finasteride. They are interested in the potential benefits of combining these natural treatments with finasteride to improve hair loss outcomes.
Finasteride, dutasteride, sawpalmetto, caffeine, spironolactone, acetyltetrapeptides, tea tree oil, hydrocortisone, zinc pyrithione, latanoprost, melatonin, marine protein supplements, PRP, microneedling, and valproate are discussed as treatments for hair loss. DHT reduction and inflammation control are key strategies.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and sawpalmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
The user is experiencing hair loss and has been using RU58841 but is considering pyrilutamide and minoxidil, avoiding finasteride due to side effects. Another user suggests finasteride or dutasteride as essential, possibly in topical form, while dismissing sawpalmetto as ineffective.
The user experienced side effects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering sawpalmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like sawpalmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and stinging nettle extract for hair loss. Sawpalmetto is noted to potentially halt mild hair loss.
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 sawpalmetto may be beneficial.
The user tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, vitamins, SawPalmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin oil, borage oil, stinging nettle, and emu oil. They recently noticed tiny black hairs, suggesting some improvement.
The user has been using 5% Minoxidil twice daily, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo for three months with noticeable progress. They are considering adding finasteride but currently take sawpalmetto due to concerns about side effects.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the original poster using sawpalmetto, biotin, minoxidil, a dermaroller, and rosemary oil, considering finasteride or a hair transplant in the future. Other users suggest finasteride or dutasteride for more effective results, while some recommend additional natural supplements and maintaining overall health.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a "Hair growth complex" pill, with skepticism about its ingredients like sawpalmetto and anagain. Users suggest sawpalmetto may help slightly with DHT-related hair loss, but it's less effective than finasteride or dutasteride.
The user shared impressive hair growth results after 100 days using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and sawpalmetto, and plans to get a hair transplant. The conversation includes suggestions for additional treatments like ketoconazole and derma stamping, and discussions about potential side effects of finasteride.
The user is exploring alternatives to finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about side effects, and is using rosemary and jojoba oil, ketoconazole, minoxidil, microneedling, multi-peptide serum, sawpalmetto, and stinging nettle for hair loss. They are also considering CB 03 01 and spironolactone.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes scalp massage, derma rolling, sawpalmetto, rosemary, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, and various supplements like vitamins C and D, multivitamins, biotin, collagen, and fish oil. The user is asking if the treatment has led to hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses treatments for androgenetic alopecia, focusing on evidence-based supplements to complement finasteride. Suggestions include oral minoxidil, sawpalmetto, pumpkin seed oil, tocotrienols, and various other supplements, while emphasizing the importance of scientific backing and cautioning against sawpalmetto if already using finasteride.
User on Dut, oral minox 20 mg, SawPalmetto, Pumpkin Oil, RU, 8% topical minox, and topical fina for hair loss; top of head improves, but retrograde alopecia worsens. Asks for options besides exosomes and where to find topical melatonin.
Serevelle is being considered for hair loss due to menopause, but its effectiveness is unclear. Minoxidil and hormone management are suggested alternatives.
The conversation is about someone switching from Minoxidil and Finasteride to Redensyl, Procapil, and Capixyl serums due to anxiety over potential side effects, and they are inquiring about others' regrowth experiences with these serums. Some doctors in India have prescribed these serums, and the person knows others who are satisfied with the results.
The conversation discusses the use of Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss and explores the potential of Geranium sibiricum extract as a safer alternative. It highlights the difficulty in finding this specific extract and suggests considering other plants with similar compounds, like Indian gooseberry.
The conversation discusses using natural alternatives like sawpalmetto, 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.
A 21-year-old is using oral minoxidil, rosemary oil, sawpalmetto, 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.
The conversation discusses using rosemary oil, finasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. Rosemary oil's effectiveness is debated, but it may improve scalp blood flow and hair appearance.
A 24-year-old woman with thinning hair is using Minoxidil, sawpalmetto, biotin, rosemary oil, and ketoconazole. She seeks advice on whether to try finasteride or dutasteride, the effects of Minoxidil shedding, and the significance of her hair follicle condition.
The conversation discusses a botanically derived treatment for androgenetic alopecia using ingredients like sawpalmetto, green tea, and evening primrose, showing impressive results over 270 days. Concerns include the study's uncontrolled nature and potential product motivation, with suggestions to enhance absorption through derma rolling.
Finasteride is the most effective treatment for reducing DHT and addressing hair loss compared to fish oil and sawpalmetto. Topical treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil are also discussed, but finasteride remains the most effective option.
For hair loss, recommendations include using finasteride along with supplements like sawpalmetto and zinc. Other treatments mentioned are Minoxidil and RU58841.