Saw Palmetto: The Herbal Remedy for Hair Loss
Male pattern baldness is characterized by the onset of a receding hairline and thinning crown. This pattern eventually progresses to more apparent baldness throughout the entire top of the scalp leaving only a rim of hair at the back of the scalp.
A new herbal treatment is being developed to treat hair loss in men and women. Saw Palmetto, a commonly used herbal treatment used to relive symptoms of enlarged prostate, is found to help prevent hair loss and even reverse baldness to an extent.
Tom Jenkins, who explained the effect of this drug in his blog says, "I desired to provide the very best and most complete facts about this subject so I spent many hours of my free time doing searches online in order to create this blog for folks who are looking for more details about saw palmetto hair loss as well."
Jenkins argues there are several benefits of using herbal products to combat hair loss. As they are natural, they do not cause any side effects. Popular drugs which are used to treat hair loss -- minoxidil and finasteride -- are costlier and are not usually covered under medical insurance. Some of them are reported to cause side effects in men. They are not ideal for women. Herbal products, on the other hand, are safe to women as well.
While trying the herbal remedy for hair loss, patients can also follow a healthy diet regime to combat hair loss. A combination of healthful diet, nutrients, lots of water and saw palmetto hair loss supplements help with hair loss, according to Jenkins.
"It is crucial to consult with a doctor who understands the biology of hair loss," Jenkins added. "He or she will first need to determine what the underlying cause of the hair loss is."
Meanwhile a recent study published in the March issue of Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology finds links between male pattern baldness and prostate symptoms.
According to the report, early onset of androgenic alopecia (AGA) may be a sign of male urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate. The assumption was based on an observational case-control study conducted on 45 men with early onset of AGA, and 42 control subjects.
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