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A user is discussing making a DIY topical finasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propylene glycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propylene glycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.

Creating a propylene glycol-free Minoxidil and Tretinoin solution to reduce skin irritation and enhance effectiveness. An emulsifier like lecithin can help mix Tretinoin properly, and Minoxidil foam is an alternative without propylene glycol.

A user is considering starting spironolactone for androgenetic alopecia but is concerned about stopping it before pregnancy. Another user suggests trying topical treatments as an alternative.

Using alfatradiol can cause nausea and headaches. Users discuss these side effects and seek advice.

Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

A user is seeking advice on creating a homemade finasteride foam similar to over-the-counter Minoxidil foam, due to issues with glycerin and propylene glycol in their current solutions. They are considering using a mixture of ethanol/alcohol and water for the foam.

Finasteride may pose a risk during pregnancy, so using a condom is recommended if a partner is pregnant. It is advised to stop finasteride before trying to conceive due to potential effects on fetal development.

Liquid minoxidil makes hair sticky and stiff; users suggest oral minoxidil or minoxidil foam as alternatives. Applying minoxidil four hours before showering can help with absorption.

Fluridil, also known as Topilutamide or Eucapil, is discussed as a treatment for hair loss. It is noted as an androgen receptor antagonist, not a vasodilator.

Microneedling can cause a sneezing reflex due to tingling in the nose. Users report this reaction, especially in the temple region.

Finasteride's impact on fertility is discussed, with users sharing experiences of conceiving while on the medication. Concerns about long-term safety are also mentioned.

People who experience diffuse thinning of their hair and how they cope with going swimming. People discussed wearing a swimming cap, making jokes out of it and accepting that it's genetics.

A user expressed concern about using low-dose topical finasteride while conceiving, but was reassured that the risk of affecting a fetus is negligible. The user stopped using finasteride during pregnancy and switched to minoxidil and ketoconazole, while others shared experiences and advice on using these treatments safely.

A man stopped taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment, to improve his fertility. His sperm count and motility increased after stopping the medication, but sperm shape did not change.

The user stopped finasteride for three months to try for a baby but continued using minoxidil and micro-needling. They are concerned about hair shedding and plan to resume finasteride after the baby is born.

Swelling after a hair transplant is normal and can be reduced with ice packs, head elevation, and possibly corticosteroids. The user had a no-shave FUE procedure and is using oral finasteride and minoxidil.

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.

Ethanol left in the sun is still usable as a vehicle for compounds like CB, as no chemical changes occur at 84°F.