How Effective is Saw Palmetto in Treating Genetic Hair Loss?

Has anyone tried saw palmetto to treat thinning hair? I am a woman of 69 years. Also, which oil is best to treat scalp dryness? I eat a very healthy diet, take vitamins and use the laser cap. I had a recent hair transplant. I have androgenic thinning in the front that is not terrible.

I read that the above supplement blocks the production of DHT. I plan on asking my hair restoration physician, Dr. Glenn Charles about it but I wonder if others have experience with this herb. Thanks and be gentle with yourself. We are more than our hair.

Saw Palmetto is an active ingredient in a number of alternative hair loss treatments and allegedly stops the effects of DHT from destroying hair follicles. That said, it is not clinically proven and it is not FDA approved. However, many of the hair loss treatments that include this ingredient have allegedly run internal tests that have shown positive results.

Since women, for the most part, should not use finasteride products like Propecia, it may be worth trying saw palmetto products to see if they have any benefit. Having said that, I do strongly suggest considering the use of Rogaine Foam, the strongest and most effective version of Rogaine that is FDA approved for treating hair loss in both men and women.

Technically, the 2% Rogaine solutions are for women while the 5% solutions are for men. But, many women do use the 5% solution because it is stronger and has a greater chance of helping reduce hair loss and possibly even really regrowing some hair. Be sure however, to make sure to wash any areas the Rogaine touches that are not fitting as it can cause hair growth in some unwanted areas such as the face and hands.

I hope this helps.

Bill
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David

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Ailene Russell says:

April 19, 2016 at 3:12 pm

Rogaine Foam for females is now 5% and used once a day.

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