Topical formulations, natural products, and CAM therapies are being used to treat Androgenic alopecia to avoid sideeffects of Finasteride and Minoxidil. The review covers various low-risk, alternative treatment options.
The regimen includes using a diluted 5.5% Minoxidil / 0.025% Finasteride solution daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week to minimize systemic exposure while maximizing scalp DHT reduction. The goal is to achieve hair regrowth with minimal sideeffects.
The user experienced significant hair growth with oral finasteride but stopped due to sideeffects. They are considering trying topical finasteride again while waiting for a dermatologist appointment.
Topical finasteride can be as effective as oral finasteride for hair regrowth with fewer systemicsideeffects, but precise dosing is essential. Combining oral dutasteride with topical finasteride is not recommended due to dutasteride's stronger inhibition.
Clascoterone has shown promising results in increasing hair density without systemicsideeffects, potentially offering benefits similar to finasteride. There is skepticism due to the lack of published photos despite the market interest.