Procerin
Q:
Hi Dr. Mohebi,
I had asked you some question about Finasteride 1 mg. I am still hesitating to re-take it. I came across a product named Procerin. Do you suggest it? Does it work in a different way compared to Finasteride 1 mg. What are the side effects and efficiency with respect to Finasteride?
Regards,
Patient’s name
A:
Procerin is a mix of several elements such as some herbal, vitamin and minerals. To be more precise the ingredient formula of Procerin tablets includes:
- Saw Palmetto Berries (which is an herbal DHT blocker)
- Gotu Kola
- Nettles
- Magnesium
- Zinc Sulfate
- Eleuthero Root
- Vitamin B-6
- Pumpkin Seed Meal
- Muira Puma Root
Procerin XT Topical Serum ingredients include:
- Gamma Linolenic Acid
- Grape Seed Extract
- Azelaic Acid
- Saw Palmetto Extract
- Avocado Oil
- Nettle Extract
We know that pattern hair loss is not due to lack of vitamins or minerals so you really should not take those components on a regular basis. Out of the herbal components of Procerin the only ingredient that is known to help the stop hair loss is the Saw Palmetto extract that has DHT blocking activities. The effect of Saw Palmetto (topical or systemic) in comparison with finasteride is not studied extensively. I should say the same thing about its side effects that are not evaluated as in depth as finasteride so I do not recommend it regularly for my patients. However if you cannot take finasteride for any reason Saw Palmetto might be an alternative.
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