Saw Palmetto and Biotin.

[Funkymonk1]

I was researching alternative treatments because I can't use finasteride and these were the two that caught my eye. Saw Palmetto apparently acts in similar way to finasteride but it's natural, seems to have less side effects, is cheaper and available without a prescription. Sounds too good to be true? Possibly. Studies on both the effectiveness of treating male pattern baldness and the side effects of Saw Palmetto are still very limited but what research has been done is very positive.
Biotin is another product that maybe worth a try. Although this is very unproven a lot of people swear it has helped with hair loss and it's only a vitamin supplement with little or none potential side effects. It can't do any harm can it?

Has anyone tried either of these products? What are peoples opinion on them?

 

[Agustin Araujo]

Biotin won't work for balding. Saw Palmetto is very, very weak.

If you really cannot to use Finasteride, a topical anti-androgen called RU58841 may be your best bet. It is an experimental treatment, so if you ever decide to use it, do so at your own risk. I do use it myself however with good results and have not encountered any issues.

I take Biotin, 10,000 mcg daily. I've never taken Saw Palmetto orally before.

 

[Oriol]

Augustin, you take 10,000 daily, did you notice any side effects like acne?

 

[Armando Jose]

Biotin won't work for balding. Saw Palmetto is very, very weak.

If you really cannot to use Finasteride, a topical anti-androgen called RU58841 may be your best bet. It is an experimental treatment, so if you ever decide to use it, do so at your own risk. I do use it myself however with good results and have not encountered any issues.

I take Biotin, 10,000 mcg daily. I've never taken Saw Palmetto orally before.

Then, Why do you take biotin?

 

[Hairloss23]

Then, Why do you take biotin?

It makes hair healthier, it doesn't stop balding though.

 

[shookwun]

Saw palmetto has zero documented effect on inhibiting DHT witin the scalp.

 

[Agustin Araujo]

Augustin, you take 10,000 daily, did you notice any side effects like acne?

Nope, no acne. I haven't had any side effects from 10,000 mcg of Biotin daily.

Then, Why do you take biotin?

I think it's a good supplement to take, and it does help to make hair healthier.

 

[Funkymonk1]

Biotin won't work for balding. Saw Palmetto is very, very weak.

If you really cannot to use Finasteride, a topical anti-androgen called RU58841 may be your best bet. It is an experimental treatment, so if you ever decide to use it, do so at your own risk. I do use it myself however with good results and have not encountered any issues.

I take Biotin, 10,000 mcg daily. I've never taken Saw Palmetto orally before.

You say Saw Palmetto is very weak? Based on what? From what I've read the studies into the effectiveness of Saw Palmetto are a bit limited but what research has been done is very positive.

RU58841 is an interesting one. It seems to have some evidence that suggest it can work but as you say it's a experimental treatment; Ther's no real studies into the side effects so you're quite right to say you take it at your own risk. It's only available from a few places and could be expensive. Also, I'm from the UK so it could be extra difficult to obtain. Probably not for me but I am desperate so Ill keep it I mind.

 

[james555]

ive tried it, it works, but works best when used in a cycle, like 3 weeks on, and 3 weeks off. I don't know why. I discovered that accidently when I was doing it.

I don't use it anymore tho

 

[Kiera1992]

It works but is hell to come off.