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research Comparitive Effectiveness and Finasteride Vs Serenoa Repens in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Two-Year Study
Finasteride works better than Serenoa repens for male hair loss.
research Serenoa repens: Does it have any role in the management of androgenetic alopecia?
Serenoa repens is not proven effective for hair loss and may delay prostate cancer detection.
research Serenoa repens extracts promote hair regeneration and repair of hair loss mouse models by activating TGF-β and mitochondrial signaling pathway.
Serenoa repens extract helps regrow hair and repair hair loss by activating certain cell growth pathways.
research Inhibitory Effects of Serenoa repens on the Kinetic of Pig Prostatic Microsomal 5α-Reductase Activity
Saw palmetto extract can block the enzyme that converts testosterone in pig prostate cells.
research Hot Flashes in a Young Girl: A Wake-up Call Concerning Serenoa repens Use in Children
Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) may cause side effects like hot flashes in children and needs more research for safety in pediatric use.
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5 / 43 resultscommunity Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto)
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 Serenoa Repens (saw palmetto) + plus biotin
A user is using minoxidil for hair loss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.
community From finasteride to Serenoa repens
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 THE BEST SERENOA REPENS (saw palmetto) SUPPLEMENT
The conversation is about finding the best quality and price for a saw palmetto supplement for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community Fina vs Sereno Repens/Saw Palmetto
The conversation is about whether Saw Palmetto, which has similar but less potent effects to Finasteride, could cause the same side effects due to lowering DHT levels. The user is considering oral Saw Palmetto as an alternative to Finasteride for hair loss treatment.