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      community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?

       6 upvotes 11 years ago
      A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community 0.25 % fin and 0.25% dut together topically

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is dissatisfied with the results of using 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering a topical treatment combining finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, caffeine, and latanoprost. Another user suggests that high topical concentrations can lead to systemic exposure and recommends using oral dutasteride and microdosing topical finasteride.

      community Finasteride/dutasteride todo mal

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced persistent acne and skin issues with dutasteride, leading them to stop its use. They switched to finasteride, which caused mild acne and potential liver concerns, prompting consideration of alternative treatments like topical finasteride and GHK-Cu.

      community RU58841 vs 2.5 mg Dutasterid ?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of using 2.5 mg Dutasteride daily versus combining 0.5 mg Dutasteride with 150 mg RU58841 for reducing scalp DHT. Opinions vary, with some users recommending lower doses of Dutasteride and cautioning against RU58841 due to potential side effects.

      community Clascoterone powder already available?

      in Product  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      Clascoterone powder is now available, but it's expensive and not widely discussed due to past ineffective results at higher concentrations. Users are skeptical about its effectiveness and are seeking reliable sources.

      community Fin is killing my eyes. Alternatives?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced severe dry eyes as a side effect of using topical and oral Finasteride for hair loss and is seeking alternative treatments. They are considering other anti-androgens like Dutasteride, RU58841, Pyrilytamide, and Fluridil, despite mixed results and potential side effects.

      community Clascoterone full results in July

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Clascoterone's full trial results are expected by mid-July 2026, but skepticism exists about timely release. Clascoterone is available at 5% from some telehealth companies.

      community Minoxidil 1 or 2 times a day? tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride for 7 months with unimpressive results and recently started using minoxidil once a day. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of using minoxidil twice a day and the addition of tretinoin to enhance results.

      community Topical 5% minoxidil vs compounded topical spray

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user is considering switching from regular 5% minoxidil foam to a compounded 5% minoxidil spray with added caffeine, melatonin, and tretinoin for easier application and potentially better results. Another user mentions that tretinoin can enhance minoxidil's effectiveness by converting it to its active form.

      community MinoxidilMax just launched a 0.3% tretinoin topical. Would you try?

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new 0.3% tretinoin topical launched by MinoxidilMax for mixing with other solutions, with some users expressing concern about potential skin irritation compared to lower concentrations. MinoxidilMax has also released other products like topical Dutasteride and RU58841.

      community FYI: Amazon one gives DUT prescriptions.

      in Treatment  124 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride can be obtained through Amazon for $13.60 a month with Prime, and some users prefer it over finasteride due to its effectiveness and similar side effects. Finasteride is also available for $16 for a 3-month supply, and some users report no side effects, while others experience issues like tenderness and swelling.

      community Maintenance dose of Finisteride

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low doses of finasteride, even as low as 0.25 mg, can effectively prevent hair loss without significantly lowering DHT levels. Combining finasteride with natural DHT-lowering solutions may achieve similar results to higher doses.