The user started taking 0.25mg finasteride daily on 9/19/25, along with using 2% ketoconazole, rosemary oil, and dermastamping. They are hesitant to add minoxidil due to heart palpitations.
A user wants to add cetirizine tablets to their minoxidil bottle and asks how many 10mg tablets to crush for a 100ml bottle. They seek advice on the correct dosage.
The user experienced side effects with 1mg finasteride and is considering using a 0.5mg dose to prevent them. Another user suggested splitting the pills to achieve the lower dose.
The user reported slight improvement in hairline using 1% Clascoterone cream over three months but found it too costly to continue. They expressed interest in trying a 5% concentration if it becomes available at a reasonable price.
Crushing spironolactone pills and combining them with minoxidil for topical application may be effective for hair loss, with the addition of finasteride suggested. Adding rosemary and peppermint oils can help mask the unpleasant smell.
The user is experiencing hair loss after a hair transplant and is considering using fluridil (Eucapil) and possibly alfatradiol as treatments, as they couldn't tolerate finasteride or minoxidil. The manufacturer of Eucapil confirmed they won't produce higher concentrations due to lack of efficacy.
The user experienced anxiety and side effects from topical finasteride and is considering switching to saw palmetto. Another user reported no improvement with saw palmetto and experienced liver issues.
The user tried pyrilutamide for hair loss and noticed reduced scalp itch and improved skin but stopped due to mild heart sensations. They plan to update after consistent use, noting improved sleep when applied at night.
A user shared their success in getting a prescription for 0.1% Alfatradiol, a topical treatment for hair loss similar to finasteride but with fewer side effects. They found a pharmacy to compound it and will update on the results.
A user shared their experience with Spironolactone for hair loss, noting it stopped hair loss and cleared acne but had side effects like frequent urination and potential kidney damage. They also mentioned Bicalutamide as a potentially more potent DHT blocker with fewer side effects and asked for others' experiences with DHT blockers for women.
The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topical finasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.
The user has been using finasteride and ketoconazole for hair loss and is considering changing shampoos due to dryness caused by ketoconazole. Responses suggest that stopping ketoconazole won't affect hair loss unless the user has seborrheic dermatitis, and recommend using conditioner or using ketoconazole shampoo less frequently.
Winlevi (clascoterone 1%) is being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment. Users are considering its use despite concerns about its delivery method.
Kintor's Pyrilutamide (KX-826) showed hair growth in Chinese Phase III trials but did not significantly outperform placebo. The treatment was safe with no major adverse reactions reported.
OP asked if a product from Amazon is sufficient to dilute finasteride. A user advised against using propylene glycol alone, suggesting a pre-made solution instead.
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride with propylene glycol, which causes scalp dryness or dandruff. The user also uses Nizoral, Nioxin, and DHT oil, and considers using a scalp conditioner to alleviate dryness.
AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.
The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.
User considers adding Alfatradiol to their topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. Others discuss Alfatradiol as a weak estrogen and 5α-reductase inhibitor used for pattern hair loss in men and women.
A user with AGA uses topical spironolactone 2% due to side effects from the oral form and is concerned about its use during conception and breastfeeding. They seek alternatives to prevent AGA relapse while planning pregnancy and after childbirth.
The conversation discusses concerns that Anagenic's version of GT20029 might not be as effective or safe as Kintor's, with comparisons to issues faced by pyrilutamide. The chemical structure of the drug has been published.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically Pyrludimide (KX-826) and Breezula (clascoterone), with the user unable to tolerate finasteride and dutasteride. The user plans to use these treatments alongside minoxidil, considering the efficacy and availability of each option.
User took 1mg finasteride daily and 2% ketoconazole weekly for 5 months, seeing slight hairline regrowth and no major side effects except temporary dry eyes. They encourage others to try finasteride despite negative stories online.
The conversation discusses a leave-in ketoconazole product for hair loss, which is not commonly mentioned like Nizoral shampoo. One reply suggests it acts similarly to finasteride but with potential for low absorption and similar side effects.
Cialis is used to manage erectile dysfunction caused by finasteride and dutasteride, with mixed results. Some users report improvement, while others consider stopping the medication due to side effects.
The efficacy of degrading the androgen receptor through dermal application in DP cells, a delivery system for topical drugs that involves dissolving microneedles, and rosemary oil as an alternative anti-androgen.
RU58841 is being mixed with Minoxidil solution, but concerns arise about water causing instability. Mixing with water may lead to hydrolysis, potentially reducing effectiveness.