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      community Can I mix finasteride in just water for topical?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about whether finasteride can be mixed with just water for a topical solution and if Isopropyl Alcohol and Propylene Glycol are necessary for effectiveness and faster drying. The user is seeking advice on the formulation of topical finasteride.

      community Low dose finestaride 6 month progress (0,25mg)

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared their 6-month progress using 0.25 mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting good results but experiencing increased sleepiness. Another user suggested minoxidil might be causing the sleepiness, and the original poster considered adjusting their treatment.

      community 4 months of AGA therapy Finasterdie 1,25 EOD and Regaine

      in Progress Pictures  83 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 30-year-old with Norwood 3V hair loss uses finasteride 1.25 mg every other day and Minoxidil (Regaine 5%) twice daily, experiencing no side effects with the current regimen. The front hairline remains unchanged, but the crown appears better in certain lighting.

      community Attacking DHT synergistically both locally at the scalp and systemically = Greater Success??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil for three years without success and is considering adding topical Finasteride or Dutasteride to target DHT both locally and systemically. Other users suggest sticking to a consistent treatment plan, exploring different combinations, and considering other factors like potential misdiagnosis or inconsistent medication use.

      community Finasteride 1 mg daily vs Dutasteride 0.5 mg daily

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      Switching from finasteride 1mg daily to dutasteride 0.5mg daily may offer better hair regrowth. However, if finasteride is effective, fully switching to dutasteride is not advised; instead, adding dutasteride once a week could be beneficial.

      community Are there alternatives to finasteride?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking alternatives to finasteride for hair loss treatment due to concerns about sexual side effects, with pyrilutamide mentioned as a potential alternative.

      community Is S5 plus cream an okay alternative to finasteride?

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses using S5 plus cream (Spironolactone, Alfatradiol, and Tempol) as an alternative to finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its effectiveness and potential systemic absorption. The original poster already uses 5% minoxidil and is seeking alternatives due to fears of finasteride's side effects.

      community Any Indians using Minichek F 5% ???

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user asks about experiences with Minichek F 5% with Procapil, specifically its drying time. Responses discuss the effectiveness and drying time of the treatment.

      community Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.

      community My DHT-blocking protocol, I'm exited!

       7 upvotes 6 years ago
      The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil extract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seed oil extract, rosemary oil extract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.

      community Is finasteride better than dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 11 months ago
      Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride, but finasteride is more commonly used and approved for hair loss. Users have mixed opinions on dutasteride's effectiveness, with some experiencing better results and others facing side effects or no improvement.

      community Microneedling and minoxidil alone

      in Microneedling  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      A physician experienced hair thickening and new growth using microneedling and minoxidil, but stopped using topical finasteride due to side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. The physician plans to continue with microneedling and minoxidil, considering finasteride nonessential for cosmetic purposes.

      community Finasteride and “anti-aging” effects

      in Treatment  218 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride may help users look younger by suppressing DHT, affecting skin and hair. Users also emphasize skincare, sunscreen, and lifestyle for maintaining a youthful appearance.

      community Why creatine and gym cause MPD

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 years ago
      Gym and creatine can cause hair loss by increasing testosterone and androgenic activity. DHT blockers may help some, while others need androgen suppression with topical AA like RU or Pyri.

      community Heads up for guys with pregnant wives.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride are not considered safe during pregnancy, with some users suggesting caution and others sharing personal experiences of no issues. The general consensus is to avoid these medications during pregnancy to prevent any potential risks.

      community 4.5 year fin/.5 year dut progress update

      in Progress Pictures  182 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user maintained hair with finasteride for 4.5 years and noticed some progress with dutasteride after 6 months, experiencing reduced chest and facial hair. They did not use minoxidil and reported no side effects from either treatment.

      community Why so much hate for PP405 all of a sudden?

      in Technology  48 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment facing mixed reactions due to initial hype and insufficient data. Some are hopeful, but many doubt its effectiveness compared to minoxidil and finasteride.