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. 2009 Jan;2(1):31-2.
doi: 10.4103/0974-2077.53097.

Serenoa Repens: Does It have Any Role in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia?

Sundaram Murugusundram  1
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Serenoa Repens: Does It have Any Role in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia?

Sundaram Murugusundram. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2009 Jan.

Abstract

Serenoa repens is one among the many naturally occurring 5 alpha reductase (5aR) inhibitors which has gained popularity as a magical remedy for androgenetic alopecia. It is widely advertised on the web and sold by direct marketing. Used as a self-medication, there is a risk of missing the early detection of prostate cancer. There is little evidence to support its efficacy, warranting larger clinical trials on androgenetic alopecia.

Keywords: 5 alpha reductase; Androgenetic alopecia; serenoa repens.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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Serenoa repens - The plant and the berries
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