The user has been using topical Minoxidil for 5-6 months and added 1mg oral Finasteride daily for 1.5 months, experiencing new hair growth and some shedding. The user is optimistic about the treatment's effectiveness.
One study suggests a 0.2% caffeine concentration is nearly as effective as 5% minoxidil for hair loss, while other findings indicate that concentrations between 0.001% and 0.005% are more effective, with 0.001% being the most effective. There is no clear consensus on the optimal caffeine concentration for hair loss treatment.
The conversation discusses the need for a localized 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that only affects the scalp without systemic side effects, similar to pyrilutamide's approach. Current treatments like topical liposomal finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned, but concerns about their systemic effects and lack of research are highlighted.
A user shared their success with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, recommending these treatments to others. They emphasized the importance of informing others about effective treatments rather than relying on supplements.
User discusses a topical hair solution containing Tretinoin, Dutasteride, and Ketoconazole, and asks if it's safe to combine and leave in hair. Concerns include Ketoconazole being left in hair and Tretinoin's effects with Dutasteride and Ketoconazole.