Does Using Saw Palmetto for Alopecia Helps to Regrow Hair?
Saw palmetto is used by the Native Americans to help treat urinary problems such as frequent urination and urinary incontinence. It is also commonly used for treating breast disorders in women.
Most of the clinical studies focused on the health benefits of saw palmetto for an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). These studies suggest that this herb may be as effective as a prescription medication (Proscar) for treating enlarged prostate in men.
Saw palmetto also received recent attention as a suitable treatment for hair loss. Some small studies show that it can block the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Excessive DHT levels are implicated in causing hair loss (along with other factors such as genetics).
Indeed, one small study that involved 19 men show that taking saw palmetto with beta-sitosterol showed improved hair growth after five months. Although this study was quite small and perhaps the description of "hair growth" was not accurately defined, it did show promising benefits.
For some people, saw palmetto for alopecia treatment may produce results they are satisfied with. But you will have to be very patient. It may take at least five months of treatment with saw palmetto before there is any noticeable results.
What is the best remedy to treat hair loss?
Effective treatment of hair loss will require using combination products that include saw palmetto and non-prescription minoxidil solution on the scalp.
Provillus may be one of the best combination product available today. It combines natural remedies (including saw palmetto) along with a FDA approved hair growth ingredient to promote hair growth.
What are the many other herbs that work to treat alopecia?
See our article Natural Remedies for Hair Loss to discover many herbs and supplements that work to promote hair growth.
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