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A new topical finasteride has been approved in France, providing an alternative to oral finasteride with potentially fewer side effects. Users discuss the pros and cons of topical versus oral treatments, with some opting to create their own solutions to save money.

A user is concerned about running out of topical minoxidil and finasteride and seeks advice on safely transitioning to using minoxidil alone. They wish to avoid oral finasteride due to potential side effects and have a dermatologist appointment scheduled.

The user is considering topical Saw Palmetto or Pumpkin Seed Oil due to sensitivity to finasteride and cost issues. They also use dermastamping for Minoxidil absorption and seek advice on timing to avoid systemic absorption.

After 8 months of using topical finasteride, hair miniaturization continues, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Microneedling is suggested as a possible complementary treatment.

The user is experiencing increased hair shedding after using oral minoxidil and is considering topical dutasteride but is concerned about potential worsening. They are also exploring other topical treatments like latanoprost, caffeine, and melatonin, and seeking advice on application methods without pulling out existing hair.

User discusses using trichosol as a vehicle for hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. They ask about others' experiences and the stability of the solutions.

Bimatoprost (Latisse) shows promise in treating scalp alopecia. Users discuss its potential alongside Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

The conversation is about the stability of pyrilutamide in different solutions. The user is asking if a 70/30 ethanol/pg solution with 4% water will degrade pyrilutamide.

The conversation discusses using Bimatoprost for eyebrow regrowth and its potential use on the hairline, with concerns about cost and side effects. Alternatives like topical Minoxidil are mentioned, but the user is worried about aging and acne.

RU58841 for hair loss, discussing sources, application methods, and carriers like PG + ethanol or liquid minoxidil. Users share experiences with premixed solutions and powder forms, noting price differences and storage importance.

An 18-year-old shares two months of progress using a topical spray solution containing finasteride, ketoconazole, minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss, reporting minimal side effects and satisfaction with results. The user applies the solution daily to different parts of the scalp.

The conversation is about a user trying topical melatonin mixed with minoxidil to reduce hair shedding after not seeing desired results with finasteride and minoxidil alone. Another user suggests that instead of daily updates, the original poster should share their results after a few weeks.

The user left their 2.5 mg pills at home and is considering using 5% topical minoxidil as a substitute. They also inquire about where to obtain over-the-counter minoxidil pills.

Exploring the potential of latanoprost as a hair loss treatment in combination with minoxidil and finasteride.

The user is taking 0.5mg finasteride and 0.5mg Loniten orally daily, using Eucapil twice weekly, and Minoxidil foam once daily for hair loss. They believe Eucapil effectively stops hair loss despite side effects like breast growth.

A 25-year-old is using vinpocetine to enhance the absorption of topical Minoxidil for hair loss. They also use a hair tonic and supplement with Glycine, Taurine, Creatine, and Citrulline.

The user applies a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone to address scalp inflammation and is considering adding cetirizine to the mix. They are calculating the correct amount of cetirizine to add to their formula and have paused this approach to retry oral minoxidil.

The user is considering stopping topical minoxidil due to lack of improvement in hair growth and is exploring alternatives like oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and tretinoin. They are hesitant about oral finasteride and dutasteride, and are open to trying oral minoxidil if available, despite concerns about potential heart-related side effects.

The conversation discusses whether using 0.1% topical finasteride alongside 0.5 mg oral finasteride is excessive, with suggestions to choose either oral or topical treatment. The user also uses 5% minoxidil and mentions concerns about alcohol-based solutions due to seborrheic dermatitis.

A user with androgenetic alopecia is using 8 ml of 1.4% topical spironolactone solution daily but is unsure if this amount is excessive, as 2 ml is more typical. They seek advice on the appropriate amount to apply.

The user discusses using a topical solution with minoxidil, finasteride, and additional ingredients like apigenin, oleanolic acid, and biotinoyl tripeptide. They question if this combination is more effective than using just minoxidil and finasteride alone, noting they are already taking oral finasteride.

A user shared their progress after using a topical treatment combining 5% Minoxidil and 0.1% Finasteride for two months to address hair loss at the temples. They apply 5ml nightly without side effects and plan to switch to a different brand soon.

Hair loss discussion includes homemade 15% Procyanidin B2 apple skin extract as alternative to Minoxidil. User reports thicker hair, but no new growth yet.

A user plans to create a custom topical solution by adding finasteride, caffeine, cetirizine, and melatonin to a minoxidil bottle, questioning the stability and effectiveness of this mix. Concerns include potential crystallization and solution muddiness with added ingredients.

Topical Calcipotriol (vitamin D derivative) may help with hair regrowth, especially for alopecia areata. The user wonders if adding classic vitamin D to lotions like Minoxidil could have a similar effect.

User makes topical finasteride with stemoxydine and proscar pills, stores at room temperature. Asks if solution goes bad in 3 months.

The conversation discusses progress with a hair loss treatment regimen that includes once daily topical Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, and WAY-316606. Specific treatments for hair loss are being shared and discussed.

The discussion is about using ASCEplus HRLB exosomes for hair loss treatment, which combines 10 billion exosomes with growth factors, nutrients, biotin, and copper tripeptide. The treatment is expensive and typically administered via scalp injections, but in Europe, it's done with microneedling.

A user is seeking advice on purchasing RU58841 with Minoxidil in Canada and is concerned about the vehicle used for the solution. They also inquire about the differences between RU58841 and topical finasteride in terms of efficacy.

User taking 1mg finasteride daily for 2 years, wants to block more scalp DHT. Seeks reference for additional topical DHT blockers like alfatradiol and fluridil.