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GlossaryTopical Finasteride

medication applied to the scalp to treat hair loss

Topical Finasteride is a medication applied directly to the scalp to treat hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness). Unlike oral finasteride, which can have systemic side effects, the topical form aims to reduce these risks by delivering the drug directly to the affected area, thereby minimizing its absorption into the bloodstream.

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Effects of a Novel Finasteride 0.25% Topical Solution on Scalp and Serum Dihydrotestosterone in Healthy Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

research Effects of a novel finasteride 0.25% topical solution on scalp and serum dihydrotestosterone in healthy men with androgenetic alopecia

42 citations , 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.

research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Topical finasteride for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: a review of the current literature.

December 2021 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”

Topical finasteride is promising for hair loss with minimal side effects but needs more research and approval.

research A Systematic Review of Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women.

23 citations , April 2018 in “PubMed”

Topical finasteride reduces hair loss and promotes hair growth in men and women.

research Formulation and In-vivo Assessment of Topical Polyherbal Hair Serum to Promote Hair Growth

December 2023 in “International journal of drug delivery technology”

The polyherbal hair serum helped prevent hair loss and improved hair growth better than the usual treatment.

Efficacy and Safety of Topical Combination of 3% Minoxidil and 0.25% Finasteride Versus 3% Minoxidil Solution in Female-Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study

research Efficacy and safety of topical combination of 3% minoxidil and 0.25% finasteride versus 3% minoxidil solution in female-pattern hair loss: A randomized, double-blind, controlled study

1 citations , August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Combination of minoxidil and finasteride is more effective in increasing hair diameter than minoxidil alone for female-pattern hair loss.

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community For people with overly oily hair, does topical finasteride/dutasteride/antiandrogens (like RU or Pyrilutamide) reduce sebum overproduction?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, 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.

community Diluting 0.05% topical finasteride serum/oil

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 3 years ago

The user wants to reduce their dose of topical finasteride 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.

community Hims topical min/fin spray vs serum

in Treatment 10 upvotes 2 years ago

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.

community My case study: DHT serum levels unresponsive to higher topical fin dosages.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using liposomal topical finasteride 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.

community Oral Finasteride 1mg Once Daily + Topical Minoxidil Serum 5% Twice Daily + Dermarolling 1.5mm Every 3 weeks (1 Year Update) 🙏🏻

in Progress Pictures 3 years ago

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.

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