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December 2015 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics”
The 0.25% finasteride solution, when applied once a day, effectively reduces scalp DHT, potentially minimizing sexual side-effects linked to a systemic DHT reduction.
The conversation discusses whether topicalfinasteride, 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.
The user wants to reduce their dose of topicalfinasteride 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.
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.
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.
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.