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community Homemade topical finasteride using Kirkland minoxidil

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 3 months ago

A user is creating a homemade topical solution by dissolving finasteride pills in Kirkland minoxidil to reduce side effects from oral finasteride. They report slowed hair loss and some regrowth but are unsure if the results are due to minoxidil or finasteride.

community To the people who had hairloss on .5mg dutasteride and increased it to 2.5mg, did that do the trick for you or do you still have hairloss?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 3 months ago

Increasing dutasteride from 0.5mg to 2.5mg may not significantly reduce hair loss and can cause side effects like sleep disturbances and brain fog. Many users find 0.5mg effective enough, while some switch to topical finasteride due to side effects.

community Minoxidil’s mechanism of action on blood pressure as a potassium channel opening molecule

in Research 83 upvotes 3 months ago

Minoxidil works by opening potassium channels, leading to reduced blood pressure and potential side effects like reflex tachycardia. It is used for hair growth and affects blood pressure at high doses.

community Is this finasteride brand legit?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss treatment, with concerns about potential side effects and the effectiveness of dutasteride compared to finasteride. The user is advised to monitor for side effects and consult with a doctor, while also considering the differences between the medications.

community Finasterid Progress over 1.5 years

in Progress Pictures 148 upvotes 4 months ago

The user shared their progress using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial side effects and improved hair density. They experienced shedding but saw better results after increasing the finasteride dose and undergoing a hair transplant.

community Results on 1.25mg fin for 7 months

in Progress Pictures 121 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 1.25mg finasteride for 7 months, with no side effects, and is considering whether to keep or remove a previous SMP (scalp micropigmentation). They avoided minoxidil due to dandruff and sensitive scalp concerns, and they use a specific dandruff shampoo once a week.

community My progress after 4-5 months of taking meds

in Progress Pictures 411 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced positive hair regrowth after 4-5 months using oral minoxidil (10mg) and finasteride (1mg) without side effects. Concerns were raised about the high dosage of minoxidil and potential long-term health risks.

community 1 year progress on fin/min chewables

in Progress Pictures 602 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced significant hair thickening after one year of using chewable finasteride (1.2 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg) without major side effects, except occasional low libido. The user sourced the treatments from Hims and noticed results around 5-6 months, with shedding lasting about two months.

community 22M High Estrogen after blood test

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 4 months ago

A 22-year-old male with high estrogen levels is considering finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about potential side effects due to his hormone levels and family history of diabetes. Users suggest consulting a doctor, possibly an endocrinologist, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to address visceral fat and insulin resistance before starting treatment.

community For those who didn’t respond to dut/fin: did RU58841 do anything?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 4 months ago

RU58841 may help some with hair loss, but it can have side effects like heart pain. Dutasteride and finasteride can cause initial shedding, and results may take time.

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