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      community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?

       6 upvotes 11 years ago
      A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community What are the alternatives to spironolactone for AGA?

      in Female  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from spironolactone and is seeking alternatives for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), considering saw palmetto but unsure of its effectiveness. They are also exploring the possibility of using topical spironolactone, despite availability challenges.

      community Found a winning combo for a non/weak-responder

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user found a successful hair loss treatment using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. They plan to switch to a purely topical regimen with finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil.

      community Thoughts on Avixis Alfatradiol?

      in Product  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Avixis Alfatradiol is a topical 5-alpha reductase inhibitor available in Latin America and Germany, but its effectiveness is questioned. A user reported worsened hair loss after using it and recommended finasteride instead due to its proven effectiveness and lower cost.

      community Any treatment not nuking systemic DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 3 months ago
      Hair loss treatments that avoid significantly lowering systemic DHT levels, focusing on topical options like dutasteride mesotherapy, minoxidil, and ketoconazole. The user is exploring alternatives like KX-826 and RU58841 due to concerns about hormone levels.

      community Anyone used CB-03-01 (clascoterone), is it worth it, too risky??

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced side effects from low-dose topical finasteride and is considering using clascoterone (CB-03-01) despite concerns about its risks and cost. They seek advice on its effectiveness and potential side effects compared to other treatments like alfatradiol and fluridil.

      community Zix pre-made - zinc topical on scalp

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experimenting with a zinc sulfate and B6 topical solution called "Zix" for hair loss, alongside using a zinc oxide scalp mask and low-level laser therapy (LLLT). They report minimal hair loss after three months of use and are seeking feedback from others who have tried similar treatments.

      community Topical Fin +Min dose correction

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 years ago
      A user experiencing side effects from a 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride topical solution for hair loss reduced their dosage due to numbness and pain in the lower body and is seeking advice on dosage and alternatives like redensyl. They are concerned about the side effects of both medications and are considering adjusting the dose or switching treatments.

      community Update to losing hair at 16

      in Update  10 upvotes 6 years ago
      User has seborrhoeic dermatitis causing hair loss. They are using Ketoconazole shampoo and may use selenium sulfide shampoo.

      community Alotendin=Loniten?! Bulgaria Oral Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically oral Minoxidil, also known as Loniten or Alotendin in Bulgaria. It also mentions considering IndiaMart for purchasing options.

      community Dermaneedling+minox+tretinoin+azaleic acid and hair loss

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user stopped oral treatments due to side effects and switched to a regimen of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, azelaic acid, and dermaneedling, with recent addition of topical finasteride. They are questioning the long-term effectiveness of non-hormonal methods and considering hair transplantation.

      community What to take from the Actifolic?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is considering starting Minoxidil and is looking for a topical solution to combine with it. They are confused about which product to prioritize among options like RU58841, Pyrilutamide, FinaTopic, and DutaTopic.

      community (Europe) looking for advice on topical anti androgen use

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ciclopirox shampoo for hair loss and is considering adding a topical anti-androgen like RU58841, Clacosterone, or KX286. They have scheduled a hair transplant and are concerned about the cost and effectiveness of future treatments.

      community How to make topical finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about making a topical finasteride solution by dissolving crushed finasteride tablets in an alcohol-based hair treatment. Ingredients of the hair treatment include alcohol, water, and various plant extracts and preservatives.

      community From finasteride to Serenoa repens

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      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.

      community Topical fin/min/tret hairline worse after 15 months

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using a combination spray with 0.1% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and tretinoin for over a year but feels their hairline has worsened. They are considering increasing the concentration of finasteride and adding 5% minoxidil once a day, while another user suggests trying oral finasteride for potentially better results.

      community Oral Minoxidil in Europe (10 mg)

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking oral Minoxidil in Europe due to issues with topical Minoxidil causing dandruff and dry scalp. They have started using oral Finasteride and are considering Ketoconazole shampoo.

      community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride

      in Research/Science  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community M30, month 4 of dutasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 30-year-old male is using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements for hair loss, reporting no sexual side effects but experiencing tinnitus. He stopped microneedling and tretinoin cream, saw quick results, and experiences low-intensity shedding.

      community Clascoterone/ Breezula will it work

      in Research/Science 2 months ago
      Breezula's effectiveness is uncertain, with some users skeptical about its potential and others noting its recent availability on the grey market. A user reported success with a stack of Dutasteride (oral), Minoxidil (topical), and RU58841 (topical), achieving significant hair improvement after 18 months.

      community My Current Stack in 2026 , (not cheap)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      OP uses a hair loss treatment stack including dermastamp, Minoxidil 5%, Alfatradiol 0.2%, Pyrilutamide 0.9%, and Nizoral shampoo, costing around 100-110€ monthly. OP avoids finasteride due to past negative experiences.