April 2013 PMID 23298508

Comparitive effectiveness of finasteride vs Serenoa repens in male androgenetic alopecia: a two-year study.

A Rossi, E Mari, M Scarno, V Garelli, C Maxia, E Scali, A Iorio, M Carlesimo

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What people are saying

The discussions highlight the comparative effectiveness of the two treatments, with comments like 'not as good as Finasteride, but not bad for a humble plant,' demonstrating a casual tone that appreciates Serenoa repens as a modest alternative. The brief mention of the study title in Spanish suggests engagement with international or non-English sources, but overall, the responses remain surface-level, focusing on treatment comparisons without exploring deeper scientific or clinical implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the relative effectiveness of finasteride compared to Serenoa repens, with some noting the benefits of the plant extract as a reasonable alternative.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show a moderate level of interest, mentioning the study and talking about treatment efficacy but not delving deeply into detailed implications.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The comments are somewhat superficial, with limited analysis or critical discussion about the study’s methodology or broader implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect a moderate impact, highlighting the significance of the findings but not suggesting a major paradigm shift or widespread change in treatment recommendations.

Abstract in brief

  • This two-year study compared the effectiveness of Serenoa repens and finasteride in treating male androgenetic alopecia (hair loss), with finasteride showing a higher overall improvement rate.
  • Finasteride was more effective, improving hair growth in 68% of patients, especially for those with more advanced hair loss, while Serenoa repens helped only 38%.
  • The study suggests finasteride works on both the front and crown areas of the scalp, whereas Serenoa repens mainly affects the crown, but more research is needed to understand why these treatments produce different results.]

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Hairmaxxing with Alex
@Hair_Maxxing · X

https://t.co/tLC0YPLeri According to a two-year study, 40% of those treated with the extract saw hair regrowth. Not as good as Finasteride, but not bad for a humble plant.

Feb 29, 2024 · 1 like · 683 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/GKfkMrlXUV Eficacia comparativa de finasterida frente a Serenoa repens en la alopecia androgenética masculina: un estudio de dos años de duración

Nov 10, 2023 · 8,029 followers View post →

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Hairmaxxing with Alex
@Hair_Maxxing · X

https://t.co/tLC0YPLeri According to a two-year study, 40% of those treated with the extract saw hair regrowth. Not as good as Finasteride, but not bad for a humble plant.

Feb 29, 2024 · 1 like · 683 followers View post →
Javi Ciborro
@papayaykware · X

https://t.co/GKfkMrlXUV Eficacia comparativa de finasterida frente a Serenoa repens en la alopecia androgenética masculina: un estudio de dos años de duración

Nov 10, 2023 · 8,029 followers View post →