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GlossaryTopical Finasteride

medication applied to the scalp to treat hair loss

Topical Finasteride is a medication applied directly to the scalp to treat hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness). Unlike oral finasteride, which can have systemic side effects, the topical form aims to reduce these risks by delivering the drug directly to the affected area, thereby minimizing its absorption into the bloodstream.

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community For people with overly oily hair, does topical finasteride/dutasteride/antiandrogens (like RU or Pyrilutamide) reduce sebum overproduction?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, dutasteride, or antiandrogens like RU58841 can reduce sebum overproduction as an early indicator of their effectiveness in treating hair loss. It suggests that while hair growth may take months to observe, a decrease in oiliness could be a quicker sign of a product's action.

community Diluting 0.05% topical finasteride serum/oil

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 2 years ago

The user wants to reduce their dose of topical finasteride to 0.1-0.2mg and is considering mixing 0.2ml of their current finasteride + minoxidil serum with 0.8ml of a minoxidil-only serum for better scalp coverage. They are asking for advice on whether this method is effective or if there's a better way to dilute the finasteride solution.

community Hims topical min/fin spray vs serum

in Treatment 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about someone switching from a hair loss treatment spray with alcohol and propylene glycol to a serum with essential oils, questioning the absorption and effectiveness of the new product. The spray and serum both contain 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil.

community My case study: DHT serum levels unresponsive to higher topical fin dosages.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using liposomal topical finasteride since late 2022, progressively increasing the dose, but DHT serum levels remain largely unchanged. Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole, hair condition has neither improved nor worsened.

community Oral Finasteride 1mg Once Daily + Topical Minoxidil Serum 5% Twice Daily + Dermarolling 1.5mm Every 3 weeks (1 Year Update) 🙏🏻

in Progress Pictures 3 years ago

A user's experience with using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss over the course of one year, including their starting point (NW2) and resulting progress. The replies from other users have been encouraging.

community Isopropyl alcohol, instead of ethyl alcohol, for topical finasteride home-made serum?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 2 months ago

Isopropyl alcohol should not replace ethanol in homemade topical finasteride serums due to potential toxicity with frequent use. Denatured ethanol, also known as parfum or cosmetic alcohol, is a safer alternative.

community What Do You Guys Think of This Article That Claims Low Dosage Topical Finastride Has No Effect on Serum DHT

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 1 year ago

Low-dose topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT with fewer side effects than oral finasteride, though it can still lower blood serum DHT. Users report varying experiences, with some finding topical use effective and side-effect-free, while others note significant DHT suppression.

community Switched from topical to oral finasteride and slowly Withdrawal my hairs from topical minoxidil, and added xl hair serum.

in Progress Pictures 1 upvotes 2 years ago

The user switched from topical to oral finasteride, reduced their use of topical minoxidil, and started using XL hair serum with a mesogun injector. They are seeing hair regrowth even with a lowered dose of minoxidil and are considering oral minoxidil for the future.

community 13 weeks, topical min, 1mg oral fin EOD. Peptide shampoo/serum.

in Is this regrowth? 75 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair regrowth after 13 weeks using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, peptide shampoo, serum, and a red light hat. Some growth is attributed to a recent hair transplant.

community Oral: 1.2mg Fin, 3mg Min, 2.5mg Biotin, 11 mg Vit B5, 2.5mg Vit B6, 100mg Vit C. Topical serum: Batana, Rosemary, Castor oils, Rice water, and more Biotin

in I'm Starting Treatment 2 weeks ago

A user started a hair loss treatment 6 weeks ago using oral finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, vitamins B5, B6, and C, along with a topical serum containing batana, rosemary, castor oils, rice water, and more biotin. They are hoping to see progress by June-July.

community Topical finasteride vs oral. Please help

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 4 years ago

User on finasteride and redensyl serum sees progress, considers switching to minoxidil and topical finasteride mix. Another user claims topical mix is more effective than oral finasteride and has no side effects.

community Topical finasteride vs oral Dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 8 months ago

Oral Dutasteride and topical Finasteride may have similar effects on scalp DHT, but topical Dutasteride might be less effective due to poor absorption. Combining oral Dutasteride with topical Finasteride could potentially enhance results by blocking DHT in both the scalp and serum.

community Topical Finasteride with Chitosan: an overlooked solution?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 3 years ago

Topical finasteride with hydroxypropyl chitosan shows significantly less serum absorption and minimal DHT reduction compared to oral finasteride. Users need the specific chitosan formulation to avoid side effects seen with regular ethanol+PG solutions.

community If you could get for Christmas your own personalised topical anti hair loss serum that has the best the current science can offer, what would it contain and at what concentration?

in Treatment 2 upvotes 1 year ago

A personalized topical anti-hair loss serum could include high-dose setipiprant, high-dose CB 03-01, low-dose finasteride, minoxidil, latanoprost, and tretinoin. These ingredients are suggested for their potential effectiveness in promoting hair growth.

community Is a topical serum as effective as a topical spray?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses whether a topical serum with 0.3% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and essential oils is as effective as a spray with the same concentrations but different ingredients for scalp absorption. The user is seeking advice on which formulation absorbs better into the scalp.

community Topical Finasteride strength discussion

in Research/Science 65 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different concentrations and dosages of topical finasteride on scalp and serum DHT levels, comparing it to oral finasteride and noting the side effects seem to be fewer at lower dosages. Participants shared experiences and referenced a chart indicating similar scalp DHT reduction with 0.025% topical finasteride as with 1mg oral finasteride, but with fewer side effects.

community Ulo low dose dut/fin hair serum

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced severe sexual side effects from topical finasteride with minoxidil but found no side effects with low-dose dutasteride and finasteride serums from Ulo after a hair transplant. They also used a hair growth serum with saw palmetto without side effects.

community Topical ( Fin+Min+Arginine) wow?

in Progress Pictures 10 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatment using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and arginine, showing noticeable progress in one month. The user suggests adding arginine serum for better results.

community Help in figuring out carrier for topical finasteride!!!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 months ago

OP is considering using Stemoxydine or the Ordinary Multi Peptide Hair Serum as a carrier for topical finasteride, avoiding minoxidil due to palpitations. They plan to crush finasteride pills into a 30 ml solution.

community Topical Finasteride Selection

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is seeking advice on choosing the right topical finasteride for hair loss, considering different formats (spray, gel, aqueous solution) and brands (Xyon, Ro, Keeps, Hims Rx Hair Loss Serum, Happy Head Topical Rx Serum). They are also concerned about the optimal strength to minimize side effects while using it with topical minoxidil.

community 2.5 months- topical fin and min

in Progress Pictures 194 upvotes 11 months ago

A user shared their positive experience with a 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride topical serum for hair loss, noting improvements in hair density and new growth within 2.5 months. They also mentioned using red light therapy, vitamin D+K2 supplements, and an all-natural shampoo.

community Suggestions on Making DIY Topical Finastride at HOME.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 week ago

The conversation discusses making DIY topical finasteride using a hair tonic with various ingredients and suggests alternatives like Jatamansi powder, Sandalore, and products like Bare Anatomy Expert Advanced Hair Growth Serum and RevivHair Max Hair Stimulating Serum. It also mentions using topical dutasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.

community 📈 Solving for very low dose topical finasteride titration intervals

in Research/Science 30 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using very low dose topical finasteride to achieve specific serum DHT reduction percentages. It concludes that finasteride dosage increases linearly between 5-30% DHT reduction but requires exponential increases for reductions up to 70%.

community What's your opinion on topical caffeine serum?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of adding topical caffeine serum to a hair loss treatment routine that includes minoxidil and finasteride. Users suggest alternatives like stemoxidine, alphatradiol, and pyrilutamide, noting that evidence for caffeine's effectiveness is weak.

community How important are Retinoic and Hydrocortisone in topical serum?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using a topical serum for hair loss with ingredients like finasteride and minoxidil, and the option to exclude retinoic acid and hydrocortisone due to concerns about long-term effects. One user prefers using only finasteride, avoiding minoxidil and retinoic acid, and plans to remove hydrocortisone in future orders.

community 5 months topical minox 5% /fin 0.1%

in Update 1 upvotes 1 year ago

User applied topical Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.1% daily, with rosemary oil weekly, and saw initial baby hair growth. They plan to add derma stamping and Redensyl serum.

community Is there a known amount of fin that can reduce serum DHT by only around 25% over the longer term?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses finding a finasteride dosage that reduces DHT by about 25% to minimize side effects, with considerations for topical versus oral formulations. Alternatives like dutasteride mesotherapy and topical treatments are explored, with concerns about systemic absorption and potential impacts on athletic performance and hormone levels.

community 7 years on oral finasteride/topical minoxidil/ket (Pics included). Losing ground... what more can I do to stop the loss and gain more hair?

in Update 26 upvotes 3 years ago

A user's journey to try and stop their hair loss, including the use of oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Cynatine Keratin supplements, and The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density; and advice from other users regarding trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and lifestyle changes.

community Has anyone used the new liposomal topical fin from Hasson and Wong?

6 upvotes 9 years ago

The conversation discusses a new liposomal topical finasteride from Hasson and Wong, available in Canada and Italy, soon in the US, costing $40/month. It claims to reduce scalp DHT by 50% without affecting serum DHT, potentially benefiting those who can't tolerate oral finasteride or RU58841.

community 38M on Fin & Minoxidil: Concerned About Shedding with New Growth Serum

in General 80 upvotes 7 months ago

A 38-year-old with type 4c hair has experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for a year. They are concerned about potential shedding from a new hair growth serum and oil product, despite their current treatment.