January 2022 in “International Journal of Health Science”
Topicalproducts, especially specific shampoos, are effective in treating androgenetic alopecia by delivering active ingredients to hair follicles and improving hair quality.
A user switched from topical to oral finasteride and is seeking additional topical treatments for hair growth besides minoxidil. They are aware of stemoxydine and caffeine solutions and are asking for more recommendations.
The user is experiencing hair loss and is seeking a topicalproduct without alcohol that doesn't irritate the scalp or make hair brittle. They have previously used minoxidil and finasteride but had negative experiences, and are considering a gel-based product recommended by another user.
A new product, a retinoic acid solution (0.3%), is available to enhance minoxidil products like Rogaine and Kirkland by converting them into a tretinoin-containing solution for improved hair loss treatment. One unit of the product is enough for a year's supply.
MinoxidilMax stopped selling topical finasteride products, leaving users to seek alternatives like Morr-5 from other sources. The user expressed concern about switching products and potentially losing hair regrowth progress.
Topical formulations, natural products, and CAM therapies are being used to treat Androgenic alopecia to avoid side effects of Finasteride and Minoxidil. The review covers various low-risk, alternative treatment options.