The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to switch to dutasteride for its potency after confirming their body's tolerance to DHT blockers.
The conversation is about whether dissolving finasteride in water affects its effectiveness. The user is concerned about the impact of water on the medication's efficacy over five days.
Finasteride users cannot donate blood due to potential risks to pregnant women, requiring a one-month cessation before donating. Dutasteride requires a six-month deferral, and topical applications are not restricted.
A user plans to switch from finasteride to dutasteride for better hair loss treatment, citing dutasteride's higher DHT suppression. Others share mixed experiences, discussing transition methods, shedding, and potential side effects.
The user started balding at 16/17 and tried various treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride with little success. They recently started applying diclofenac gel to their bald areas and noticed some hair regrowth, attributing this to diclofenac's ability to lower prolactin levels and its anti-inflammatory effects.
The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for over three years without regrowth, despite reduced hair loss. They are hesitant to try oral minoxidil and dutasteride due to potential side effects and cost, and have not found success with tretinoin or microneedling.
The conversation is about incorporating tretinoin into a hair loss regimen after using minoxidil and finasteride for years, with discussions on the effectiveness of minoxidil and the potential benefits of adding tretinoin. Users also discuss the effectiveness of oral minoxidil and other topical treatments like diclofenac and fluocinolone.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride and minoxidil chewables over 20 months, along with a specific conditioner and a new treatment, GHK-Cu. Others discussed their own hair loss experiences and treatments, including oral finasteride/minoxidil and considering hair transplants.
The conversation discusses using very low dose topical finasteride to achieve specific serum DHT reduction percentages. It concludes that finasteride dosage increases linearly between 5-30% DHT reduction but requires exponential increases for reductions up to 70%.
_the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hair loss treatments.
The conversation discusses finding a finasteride dosage that reduces DHT by about 25% to minimize side effects, with considerations for topical versus oral formulations. Alternatives like dutasteride mesotherapy and topical treatments are explored, with concerns about systemic absorption and potential impacts on athletic performance and hormone levels.
The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil foam for hair regrowth, applying minoxidil once daily due to side effects from the liquid form. They plan to increase dutasteride dosage and possibly apply minoxidil twice daily, while also using ciclopirox olamine shampoo and sulfur soap.
The user has been using 1.25 mg of finasteride daily since June 2024 to promote hair regrowth and thickness, considering switching to dutasteride if results are unsatisfactory. They are hesitant to add minoxidil due to cost and potential side effects but have seen some progress with finasteride alone.
Topical Finasteride is most effective at 0.1-0.25%, and Minoxidil at 5%. Tretinoin is optional, and additional ingredients like biotin, caffeine, and saw palmetto are recommended.
The user shared progress pictures after 8 months of using oral minoxidil, initially finasteride, and then switching to dutasteride 3 times a week. They experienced some shedding but noticed healthier hair and are considering increasing the dutasteride dosage.
Pyrilutamide is considered by some as an alternative for those avoiding 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride, but opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report similar results with fluridil and pyrilutamide, while others find pyrilutamide less effective compared to prescription treatments.
PP405 shows promise for hair follicle reactivation with minimal side effects. Users recommend continuing Minoxidil and Finasteride until more results are confirmed.
The user shared progress on hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil, 2% keto shampoo, oral finasteride, and recently switched to daily dutasteride. They reported positive results without significant side effects and are hopeful for further improvement.
OP has been using finasteride for almost 2 years and is asking if it's okay to take it with vitamins like vitamin C, multivitamins, and fish oils. Another user mentions taking all vitamins together, usually with a small meal.
A user shared their 3-month progress using a topical solution containing 0.3% finasteride, 7% minoxidil, 2.2% ketoconazole, and 0.2% biotin, reporting improvements in thinning areas. Another user mentioned using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and minoxidil foam, discussing costs and side effects.
The user experienced temple recession, shedding, and acne while on 0.5mg dutasteride, 1.25mg finasteride every other day, and 5mg oral minoxidil daily. They are considering switching treatments due to worsening symptoms and are contemplating using a topical anti-androgen like RU58841.
A 42-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after 12 weeks on an oral combination of finasteride (1 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg), with noticeable improvements and no side effects. The user is considering continuing the treatment for a year due to the unexpected positive results.
User shared progress after 4 months using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, reporting noticeable regrowth and no side effects. Other users discussed their experiences and advice on similar treatments, including dutasteride and derma stamping.
Franquito1624: Topical minoxidil and finasteride orally
This user, Franquito1624, reported 8 months of using Minoxidil topically and 4.5 months of using Finasteride orally with good results. Other users commented on their success and asked questions about the treatments used.
Combining Finasteride with topical Quercetin, Onion/Garlic juice and Peppermint Oil to reduce Wet Prostate Weight in Rats. Luke10191 asked the user LITUATUI to update them on progress after trying this combination of treatments for hair loss.
User tried oral and topical finasteride for hair loss but experienced headaches and concentration issues. They ask for advice on whether to continue or try other treatments like alfatradiol, fluridil, or pyrilutamide.
The user is experiencing a burning sensation on their scalp despite using finasteride and nizoral for hair loss, and is unsure if they should switch to dutasteride. They have reduced their testosterone dose but the burning persists, and a trichologist suggested it might be telogen effluvium.
A user received a topical finasteride solution from a pharmacy, which likely dissolved finasteride tablets instead of using pure finasteride powder, resulting in sediment. The user expressed dissatisfaction, expecting pure powder, and discussed the pros and cons of DIY solutions and the use of minoxidil with finasteride.