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Male and female pattern baldness, thinning hair, and scalp health.
Compounds with published trial evidence for this condition, ranked by strength of evidence. Numbers come from the trial reports themselves — see each study via its PMID.
| Compound | Evidence strength | What trials suggest | Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAW Palmetto | 1 randomised trial outcome | Saw palmetto improved hair growth in 38% compared to 68% with finasteride in this open-label study.0/1 outcomes showed benefit | PMID 23298508 |
Audited published findings per compound. Dark green = benefit findings; full bar = all findings. Drill into a pair for the breakdown.
These compounds appear in related research or traditional use. Their position is not a recommendation or ranking.
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Randomized Controlled Trial · matched via Hair Loss · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 41652806 ↗02Beyond Minoxidil: Off-Label Therapies for Male Androgenetic Alopecia-A Systematic Review with Network Meta-AnalysesGupta AK, et al. · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Systematic Review · matched via Hair Loss · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 42512824 ↗03Pathophysiology, conventional treatments, and evidence-based herbal remedies of hair loss with a systematic review of controlled clinical trialsAllam AT, et al. · Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025Systematic Review · matched via Hair Loss · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 40536553 ↗04Effects of dietary supplements on androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysisZhou L, et al. · Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Systematic Review · matched via Hair Loss · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 41561175 ↗05The Safety and Efficacy of a Proprietary Bioactive Fatty Acids Extract From Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) for Promoting Hair Growth and Reducing Hair Loss in Adults With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair: 90-Day ResultsAblon G · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Randomized Controlled Trial · matched via Hair Loss · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 41319217 ↗Randomized Controlled Trial · matched via Hair Loss · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
Outcome summaries extracted from the linked papers' curated records. Educational, not medical advice.
Figures are reported as published; study designs and populations vary. Works for Us does not interpret results or provide medical advice.