Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Saw palmetto shampoo for hereditary hair loss?

Hi I have started using saw palmetto shampoo which also contains wheat germ oil,avacado extract,chamomile extraxt, nettle leaf extract,jojoba oil extract.It has been 16-18 washes but I have felt an increase in my shed than decrease?should I stop using it?Saw palmetto shampoo for hereditary hair loss?
A quick internet search turned up the following list of side-effects experienced by saw palmetto users: stomach pains and diarrhea, severe bleeding during saw palmetto use, allergic reactions, difficulty with erections, testicular discomfort, decline in sexual desire, breast tenderness and enlargement and a warning that saw palmetto extract is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding because of its possible hormonal activity. This shows that herbal substances may not be so harmless after all.





Based on this information, consulting with a specialist seems to be the way to go.Saw palmetto shampoo for hereditary hair loss?
Research has shown that the herb Saw Palmetto has the same effects as finasteride in treating patients with benign prostate enlargement.


There are many research and studies in Germany that confirm the effectiveness of Saw Palmetto in treating patients with prostatic disease.





Studies have shown that saw palmetto is an effective anti-androgen. It acts in a similar way that propecia does. Firstly it lowers levels of DHT in the body by Blocking 5 alpha-reductase. Secondly Saw Palmetto block receptor sites on cell membranes required for cells to absorb DHT.





Although no studies have been carried out on saw palmetto and its relation to hair growth. Studies have been performed on the use of Saw palmetto in the treatment of benign prostatic disease which similar to Androgenetic Alopecia also depends on the production of dihydrotestosterone(DHT).





More over I think its something else causing your hair-loss. You should talk to your dermatologist.
I would say not to use chemicals on your hair.Why don't you go for some home remedies. Egg whites, lemon juice, oil massages, reducing stress and diet changes can reduce hair fall and make it healthier. You can find more cheap, effective and natural home remedies for hair loss as well as for healthy hair at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/hairfall.htm鈥?/a>
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