SawPalmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.
The user is exploring topical SawPalmetto as a milder alternative to microdosing topical Finasteride for hair loss, aiming to minimize systemic DHT impact. They plan to experiment with this herbal remedy for a year to assess its effectiveness on their mild androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects.
The conversation discusses using sawpalmetto oil to reduce hair loss, with the user reporting decreased shedding but no regrowth yet. The user plans to try minoxidil and finasteride, noting previous success with minoxidil but concerns about its greasiness.
The user replaced finasteride with sawpalmetto due to availability issues and experienced side effects, leading to adjustments in their regimen. They use sawpalmetto, minoxidil, Nizoral, and a dermaroller, reporting reduced side effects and some benefits, with hair fall ranging from 5 to 20 hairs daily.
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.