Combining Saw Palmetto and Finasteride: Is it Really OK?

[@saks2760]

I show other people your videos and tell them these are my life savers. I was 23, and I was balding so bad that I had to shave all my hair. Now, at 26, I restored 2/3 of my hair loss because of your guidance. I have a long hair now. Im so happy and I cant thank you guys enough. ❤

[@Niekomojo]

What are the protocols that you followed?

[@saks2760]

@@Niekomojo Finasteride and Minoxidil combination works really well for me. Just Finast showed a lot of improvement.

[@oramuda6279]

how long did it take to see results? @@saks2760

[@zxues127]

@@saks2760 Ani sides? sexdrive? erection?

[@jaizz5708]

What was your dosage. ?

[@Bathrezz1]

TLDR - its a personal choice - you never know if its actually doing anything - the Drs are fine with people combining saw palmetto into treatment but don't endorse it

[@nicholassomerville8021]

Thank you for saving me 8 min

[@justincasano1041]

So I switched from finasteride and rogaine to onion juice and saw palmetto about 6 months ago. Not only has it worked but it has worked far better in every way. 3 months ago I added rosemary oil to my routine and it only enhanced my results more. It has completely changed my life

[@Herbie11]

Just wait till the finastride gets fully out of your system. You'll go bald in 5 days. The natural stuff doesn't work. I learned the hard way.

[@lde0976]

Did it effect your Sex drive?

[@user-et1vz2ru6l]

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[@bereal4239]

What saw pallmeto brand did you use

[@ahmadsaleh1721]

What happen now

[@AB-kq9xm]

I've been using min for about 6 years. Had side effects from fin. Added a saw palmetto shampoo and have noticed increased thickness and volume in hair so am happy with it. The only other medication that has worked on me is min. Rosemary oil, microneedling and other things didn't seem to have an effect.

[@rios39]

It’s not true that there’s no studies showing promise with Saw Palmetto. There’s evidence of it thickening hair, increasing growth rate and density, etc. just not as well as finasteride. I actually get worse sides from saw palmetto+fin than I do if I’m just taking fin.

[@mohammadismat5490]

Can you write the name of the shampoo and how are you using it and the time you left it on your scalp before washing

[@AB-kq9xm]

@@Alitia94 Like the dr said, it hasn't been studied in conjunction with other therapies. He also said it can reduce DHT but not to an effective extent. But what if there's a synagistic effect of min and sp? Can't be ruled out given the above. Another possibility is that the other ingredients and vitamins in the shampoo have made my hair 'healthier' which makes it look better (rather than there being a dht related result). It does seem clear to me though, that after using min for a number of years on its own - adding the sp shampoo made an improvement.

[@AB-kq9xm]

@@mohammadismat5490 It's the careforsons one. SP and Argon oil. I put it on my hair in the shower, lather an leave for 2-3 mins, then rinse off - 2-3x per week.

[@AB-kq9xm]

@@mohammadismat5490 I use it 2-3 x per week in the shower. Lather and leave on for about 2 min. I one I use is careforsons

[@gtagh]

People confuse natural with "safe"

[@Ferg778]

Natural usually is safer. He kinda explained that in the video. Saw palmetto blocks DHT at a lower rate; there reducing its side effects.

[@iamrichlol]

not really. @@Ferg778 . he didn't say that, and it also isn't true. a poisonous toad is natural, you aren't going to lick its back though

[@ankitmayank9478]

@@Ferg778 then why don't just take lower amount of finasteride

[@Ferg778]

@@iamrichlol bro really? I not even going to respond to that toad comment. Like I said.. natural is.. USUALLY (key word) safer. That’s why people take low doses of finasteride or take it every other day to reduce side effects.

[@Ferg778]

@@ankitmayank9478 you can.

[@coldfire22]

Hey docs, was wondering about the two 10 year studies on finasteride. It seems, if I'm understanding it correctly, that they saw MORE growth/regrowth in the 5-10 year period. I thought fin would gradually stop working or that you would see the "final" results in the first couple of years, but the studies seem to say otherwise.

[@jockolacko8181]

The guy on the right would play a good jigsaw

[@tibsyy895]

haha

[@supernice_auto]

so would your mom

[@dcl505]

He already played Tywin Lannister in got

[@dababydagoat1380]

I’ve been on finasteride for about 4 years now. When I first started, I noticed that my hair felt super strong, scalp inflammation/pain eliminated and my skin was dry. Now, it feels like finasteride has stopped working - hair is thinner, scalp feels a bit more inflamed and I’m producing a lot more sebum. Why is this happening? I didn’t think that finasteride would ever become ineffective??

[@DaytonSmith-p3i]

I feel like I’m In the same boat with you here

[@JohnMcAfee-se9ms]

Finasteride does not totally block the 5ar isoenzyme responsible for sebum production. Maybe to 25%, but not fully like Dutasteride.

[@WhatsCookingTime]

Have you recently started working out or have you increased your workouts?

[@dababydagoat1380]

@@WhatsCookingTime I have probably been more consistently lately. But I noticed before I started going to gym consistently- so I dont think it’s related to an increase in test from gym

[@ThePIESDA]

how about finasteride and minoxidil combination sprays?

[@koserrist770]

I totally don't understand this video, so combining saw palmetto with 0,5mg in a day fin would be effective or not? Would it improve my sex drive?

[@vikingmurazor1669]

If it remains in the scalp for 30 days, then what’s the point of drinking every day or every other day..? I drank once every 2 weeks and that’s it, no?

[@Petersorg]

No, because your body will continue to produce the enzyme. You have to find a dose that inhibts enough of 5a redutase to convert T to DHT. That varies by person. Most cases 0.5mg every other day will sufice. I've tried less and it started to lose its effectiviness.

[@Asiansxsymbol]

Finasteride has a half-life of 6 hours!!! After 12 hours, it's completely gone from the blood.

[@litjellyfish]

@@Asiansxsymbolyea but it stores in body tissue. That is the point. And that is why it works to take 0.5mg every second day. So it’s not like that it’s passes throw the body in 6-22 hours and then is gone. It’s gone in the blood.

[@maorizio1]

@@Asiansxsymbolthe benefits are from tissue binding which last weeks. Every dose of finasteride will build up to a point of at least 60% dht reduction.

[@magdalenajuarez8188]

Hey Doctor thanks for the info always great. I had a question does minoxidil cause aging in the face? I heard studies that it suppresses collagen

[@David1212-p9d]

Nothing causes the appearance of aging more than going bald so I assume minoxidil would actually reverse aging in the face.

[@Herbie11]

Not a bit. Don't believe all the negative effects of it.

[@gerylagrande]

So i think i can give you accurate Informationen because i was using minoxidil for 10 years twice a day topical ( never missed a day). It's true that it ages your skin by blocking collagen production and it also makes the skin kind of dry and unelastic. For me the visible effects on skin quality were only noticeable on the forehead. Because in my experience minoxidil does only inhibit collagen production in close proximity to where you apply it. Never had any skin issues on the bottom half of my face. And also when you stop minoxidil you get your normal skin texture back because the loss of collagen is not permanent. Your body will start building back the collagen that ou have lost so no worries that you will look years older after you have stopped taking it. But also be prepared because the effects on your skin can be really noticable while you are on the medication. I've finally stopped taking minoxidil last year because after taking it so long i think i've developed some kind of tollerance to it so for me it stopped working even with higher dosage and micro needling. Not seen significant hair loss after i've stopped because i've started PRP last year (also on fin for 5 years now)

[@spooked2104]

Its edema

[@totalsubmition]

Even at 20% reduction of test to dht is beneficial for MPB. And it is not true that it needs to be at 60% to be effective. SP is good for those men who have early signs of MPB ad want to intervene with a natural treatment rather than synthetic. My advice: derm roll, apply pure raw organic coconut oil (natural 5 alpha reductase) and take saw palmetto. Do this for 3 months and check your results.

[@sigmamale520]

What about stinging nettle root?

[@martinfrostevall7583]

Hi doctors. 40 years old. Pretty mild hariloss overall i would say. That eas before treatment i should say. Been on Minoxidil 2 years. On finasteride for 1,5 months, 0.5 mg every other day. Started dermapen around this time too. My hair has really thinned out since, is this Normal? Im kind of freaking out here. Thank you

[@martinfrostevall7583]

I checed my hormelevels about 5 years ago, they were fine. Should i do it again or?

[@exzot.1110]

I’m not a doctor, but you should consider Zinc and Biotin as a regular vitamins for your hair. Especially Zinc makes your hair bolder

[@2010aurnob]

Is Dr. Knudsen wearing a Patek?

[@smileybyronbay]

I have a question. How long should you wait after using a ketoconozole shampoo before applying minoxidil?. Will waiting a few hours allow the shampoo to settle and soothe the scalp be better, or does it not matter?.

[@smileybyronbay]

I should add, I live in a part of the world where the foam and oral minoxidil are not available.

[@DolphinsAreBetterThanHumans]

You are worrying too much. Just let your hair & scalp dry after washing & then you can use it without worries.😅

[@divyanksohu]

wash your hair then after dry them completely use minoxidil. simple

[@leereecer]

I agree with yalls assessments fs.. i started my hair regrowth journey by buying 7 bottles of natural supplements, and it mightve helped just a bit, maybe, but i dont get results like i do with finasteride

[@BenjaminGaraSr]

Where we can buy Saw Palmetto. Im from the Philippines partikularly in Pigcawayan, Cotabato.

[@howto3739]

shoppee

[@lewihugh44]

I’m Norwood 2 at aged 44. A dr suggested I take .25mg finasteride three times a week and that should be all I need. Does this sound right to you guys? I assume it would reduce chance of sides but would it be effective?

[@Hk-lr2jl]

It would still suppress DHT by about 50-60% so it should be somewhat effective but it depends on the person

[@SpaceRanger187]

just go get a hair transplant

[@lewihugh44]

@@SpaceRanger187 Definitely an option but narrowing down the choice of clinics is very difficult.

[@derrickg5612]

@@lewihugh44 .25mg is prescribed in Korea for mild hair loss. It blocks 90% of what 1mg would do on a systemic level, but only about 50% at your scalp, from what I remember. There have been studies on this. My hair loss is very similar to yours. I'll be 40 in a few months and about NW2. I take .25mg 3x a week and it's stabilized my hair loss. Too early to tell if I have any regrouth.

[@lewihugh44]

@@derrickg5612 ah, thanks for the info. It’s helpful to hear from someone who’s tried it. Did you experience any sort of shedding? That was my worry that it could make my hair worse.

[@patrickstar1439]

Other KZbin content creators that are doctors,say saw palmetto works.

[@CharlieKeiser]

It's because these guys are not interested in anything other than the drugs which they and big pharma peddle for a profit.

[@jansandberg1747]

There were studies Made in saw palmeto that were effective

[@SpaceRanger187]

what about TRT treatment and Hair loss

[@mistahozzy]

If you’re prone to balding trt will probably accelerate hair loss. It’s all genetic. Arnold has a full set of hair and he juiced for years.

[@NeptuneGuy78]

It will probably accelerate your hair loss if you possess the gene for androgenic alopecia.

[@Bathrezz1]

they already made a video on this a few months back

[@Rainy_Day12234]

Shave your head.

[@ayadhussin6771]

​@@NeptuneGuy78It wont happen if you keep taking finasteride, right? Having normal level of testosterone is proven to maintain thickness and fully hair. Low testosterone shows to cause a form of androgenic alopecia hairloss in men. Testosterone is like growth factor for everything, including hair

[@nomad6086]

I used saw palmetto for about a year for mild androgenic alopecia. I followed the Rossi et al study that used 320 mg of saw palmetto vs 1 mg finasteride over a 2 yr period. The saw palmetto showed some stabilization with most subjects in the study, but experienced poor regrowth vs the finasteride group. I experienced good stabilization but no regrowth for about year. Also, no obvious side-effects with saw palmetto for the year that I used it. Now the saw palmetto seems to have stopped working & hair loss/thinning is progressing. I tried finasteride at 1 mg MWF but had some sides after just a couple of weeks. I'm thinking of cutting that dose down in half to .5 mg MWF. I would be interested if anyone here has used finasteride at .5 mg MWF, and would share their experience?

[@dobro8711]

Hi, i've been using 0.5 fin 3 times a week for 2 months, no sides, hair is getting better, even some regrowth. I have very mild AGA tho.

[@lucid_delirium976]

Any updates? How is the .5 dose working? ​@@dobro8711

[@divine7allah856]

You 2 are either lying or wrong @ around 4:10... You fools say there has been no scientific research proving the success of Saw Palmetto, b. u. t according to "the national library for medicine" website they have done many studies where Saw Palmetto has been scientifically proven to help improve hair growth.

[@arminrrr]

Please upvote this if you want the hair loss show talk about Verteporfin in hair transplant

[@bennym.4707]

How about taking creatine and finasteride at the same time, would any problems occur? 😅

[@raminqaderi9792]

Same question 😑

[@eduardsp1787]

I have been using saw palmetto for a month now and have noticed a lot of hair loss. Is this normal?

[@FerdiRizaldi]

what about now?

[@Brian0wns]

It seems like a good pair with finasteride topical treatment?

[@Sidhu8885]

I’m seeing side effects from saw palmetto in just 1-2 weeks 😂can’t imagine side effects with fin . Low libido week erection . Gonna give it a go for 4-6 months to see if it works for my hairs..

[@Aquiles-wq8uz]

How did it go ? What side effects and did it help your hair?

[@Sidhu8885]

@@Aquiles-wq8uz side effects are all most gone . Into my third month of saw palmetto. Hair fall was stopped initially but started again . Not much improvement I would say . Maybe too early to tell . But I’ll keep going for another 3-4 months to see if there’s any difference .

[@Aquiles-wq8uz]

@@Sidhu8885 thanks man, I appreciate it. I am 26 years old and since I was 23 my hair has started to fall out little by little and I have done nothing to stop it. I don't know what to start with

[@nileshsfitness4652]

Witch brand

[@ahmadsaleh1721]

​@@Sidhu8885what happened now

[@magamaverick]

You guys are awesome! Love all the info on hair loss.

[@Paul-in-Viet-Nam]

Thank you for this video. Let's start with the idea that natural, non-patented medication doesn't produce profits. A doctor won't tell a patient to drink dandelion tea when drug companies will pay to prescribe their medication. Is it possible saw palmetto studies aren't available because there's no profit in studying something they can't patent?

[@davidthea2475]

Thank you... I did not understand what you guys were telling you both are whispering... specially the guy on the right😂

[@TheTurbulentseas]

There is a feature called captions, in case you are new in youtube.. And dont forget to give respect to everyone in internet, "that guy" has a name. Cheers

[@DeanMorrissey-fu1yf]

Saw Palmetto is natural and cheap. Natural means it was created by god

[@Kinu]

ok then why did i got ED from it😢

[@tonehernandez8598]

@kinu . Did the ED go away ?

[@Kinu]

@@tonehernandez8598 yes it took like a week everything was normal again