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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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research A Randomized Clinical Trial of 5% Topical Minoxidil Versus 2% Topical Minoxidil and Placebo in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
research Dihydrotestosterone And The Prostate: The Scientific Rationale For 5α-Reductase Inhibitors In The Treatment Of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Drugs that block DHT production can effectively treat enlarged prostate and improve urinary issues with some sexual side effects.
research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research GhDET2, a Steroid 5α-Reductase, Plays an Important Role in Cotton Fiber Cell Initiation and Elongation.
GhDET2 is crucial for cotton fiber growth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5 months in to Min/Fin Oral 1.3mg treatment. Hair-loss slowed/stopped
Hair loss has slowed or stopped after 5 months of daily oral minoxidil and finasteride treatment, with ketoconazole shampoo used twice a week. Noticeable thickening is observed, especially on the mid scalp.
community 5 months on finasteride and minoxidil
A user shared progress after 5 months on oral finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (2.5mg), noting improvements despite minimal temple growth. They experienced shedding initially but reported no side effects, and others shared similar experiences and additional treatments like hair serums.
community 5 weeks tretinoin, severe shed and thinning.
The user has been using minoxidil for 5 years and finasteride for 7 months, with recent addition of tretinoin cream causing significant hair shedding. Other users suggest the shedding indicates effectiveness and recommend continuing tretinoin use.
community 5 months on Minoxidil + 1mg Fin + Consistent Scalp Massage
Using minoxidil, finasteride, and consistent scalp massage improved hair growth. Adding pepper and garlic daily also contributed to better results.
community 5 months of topical Minoxidil. Don’t give up hope
A user shared their positive experience with topical Minoxidil for hair regrowth, noting thicker and fuller hair without using Finasteride due to concerns about side effects. Many commenters advised adding Finasteride to maintain gains, warning that Minoxidil alone might not prevent future hair loss.