The user is experiencing hair regrowth after two months using topicalfinasteride, minoxidil spray, and weekly microneedling. They report less hair loss and stronger hair growth.
The user is experiencing scalp irritation from a compounded treatment of finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They are considering switching to a non-alcohol, propylene glycol-free formula with a lower tretinoin percentage to reduce irritation.
The user has been using a combination of 0.3% topicalfinasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling once a week for two months with positive results and no side effects. They apply the treatment daily using a spray and have short hair, which makes application easier.
The user shared their 7-month progress using a topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting some improvement in hair thickness but acknowledging poor photo quality. They plan to switch to a combination of topical dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, hoping for better results.
The conversation is about hair regrowth progress using topicalfinasteride 0.1%, minoxidil 10%, ketoconazole shampoo, and weekly microneedling. The user plans to continue the treatment for another year to assess its effectiveness.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about absorption and considering adding tretinoin for better results. Microneedling is suggested as a method to improve absorption, with varying depths and frequencies recommended.
A 28-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using a topical spray containing minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin, along with occasional microneedling, after stopping oral finasteride due to side effects. He is pleased with the progress after three months and plans to continue using the spray.
Scalp irritation from homemade topicalfinasteride may be caused by isopropyl alcohol. Alternatives suggested include using ethanol or everclear with distilled water.
The user reported significant hair regrowth using a topical treatment of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with noticeable progress in five months. The treatment is applied once daily, and the user experienced some initial shedding but no side effects.
User is using a homemade topical treatment with .015% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and microneedling at .75mm depth. They also use 2% ketoconazole shampoo, various oils, and are considering increasing finasteride concentration due to mixed results.
An individual is seeking options for topicalfinasteride and minoxidil in Australia, considering products from Medicii Labs and exploring other suppliers. They plan to use a derma roller and caffeine + yerba mate hair wash alongside these treatments.
A 17-year-old is using topicalfinasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth. The effectiveness of these treatments is discussed, with some users noting progress and others suggesting more time is needed for significant results.
OP shared progress pictures after 7 months of using a topical solution with 0.25% finasteride and 5% minoxidil, prescribed by a dermatologist. OP experienced mild shedding initially and noticed significant growth by the third month.
User plans to switch from oral to .005% topicalfinasteride, using a solvent from minoxidilmax and later Essengen-F. They will monitor DHT levels and seek advice on solvents and sleep caps.
A user shared 14-month progress pictures using topicalfinasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Others commented on the impressive results and asked about age, improvement timeline, and how to obtain finasteride.
A user is deciding between oral and topicalfinasteride for hair loss, noting oral finasteride's ease of use but broader effects. Another user simply recommends oral finasteride.
A user is using a Finoxidil topical spray and is curious if oral Finasteride would be more effective, considering they are already on a DHT blocker called Cyproterone. They are concerned about the potential impact of oral Finasteride on their transition.
A user asked if olive oil can replace propylene glycol or glycerin in topicalfinasteride preparation. Another user advised against it, suggesting MCT oil instead due to olive oil's potential to worsen dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
A user is considering ordering topicalfinasteride with castor and rosemary oil from a Turkish pharmacy. They are debating whether to include the oils or use only PG and ethanol as the carrier.
A 23-year-old male shared his 4-month progress using a topical spray with 0.3% Finasteride, 7% Minoxidil, 2.2% Ketoconazole, and 0.2% Biotin, along with microneedling. He noticed new hair growth on his temples and experienced initial shedding, with no significant side effects after the first month.
User has been using topical Minoxidil (5%) and Finasteride (0.1%) for 5-6 months, along with a dermaroller. No side effects reported, but user notes weight gain without change in diet or exercise.
User shared 6-month progress using topicalfinasteride, biotin, and occasional dermarolling, reporting no side effects except possible depression. Replies praised the results and shared personal experiences with finasteride.
The user is using a compounded foam with Latanoprost 0.01% and Finasteride 0.1%, averaging 3ml per week, and is considering whether to add oral finasteride despite concerns about side effects. They are also contemplating switching to 1mg oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for simplicity and effectiveness.
The user shared progress pictures over four months using topicalfinasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, topical RU58841 daily, and oral dutasteride once a week. The pictures are spaced about a month apart.
User shared 12-month progress using topical 0.25% finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Most replies suggest waiting longer for potential further regrowth before considering a hair transplant.
The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topicalfinasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.
User has been using topicalfinasteride and minoxidil for a year, seeing regrowth only on the hairline, not the crown. They also use keto shampoo, rosemary oil, and microneedle weekly, and are considering switching to oral treatments.
The conversation is about using tretinoin with a topicalfinasteride/minoxidil spray for hair loss. The user seeks information on combining tretinoin with their current treatment.
The user has been using liposomal topicalfinasteride 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.
The user wants to make a topicalfinasteride solution using wound cleanser with 70% IPA and add 40% propylene glycol due to headaches from minoxidil. They seek advice on using the wound cleanser and recommendations for pharmaceutical/cosmetic grade IPA in India.