A user is asking about the effectiveness of "Minoxidil tincture 5% Purified Water" compared to other Minoxidil 5% products. They experienced itching and redness with other Minoxidil products and suspect they might be allergic.
A user who had two hair transplants and is still concerned about their crown area, despite other people reassuring them that it looks normal. The advice given was to use Minoxidil, Finasteride, SMP, and to consider speaking with a therapist.
Finasteride reduces DHT production, so blood tests can track hormonal changes. Pyrilutamide blocks androgen receptors without altering hormone levels, making blood tests less useful for detecting its effects.
Taking dutasteride with a meal containing fat may improve absorption, but consistency in routine is more important than timing. Minor variations in absorption won't significantly affect efficacy due to dutasteride's long half-life.