Alfatradiol as a base for Topical Finasteride
    5/23/2023

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Alfatradiol →

    a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.1%
    💧 Alfatradiol (topical)
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    User creates 0.1% topical finasteride solution using Alfatradiol Avixis base. Seeks help to ensure alfatradiol base dissolves finasteride.
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      community Thoughts on Avixis Alfatradiol?

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Avixis Alfatradiol is a topical 5-alpha reductase inhibitor available in Latin America and Germany, but its effectiveness is questioned. A user reported worsened hair loss after using it and recommended finasteride instead due to its proven effectiveness and lower cost.

      community Mix topical finasteride with alfatradiol

       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user wants to try using 0.025% topical finasteride every day by diluting their 0.1% topical finasteride with alfatradiol, and is asking if it's possible to mix them or if there are other options. They heard that alfatradiol might not be suitable for this purpose.

      community Alfatradiol and Fluridil enough? Thoughs on topical fin?

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is currently using alfatradiol and fluridil for hair loss and is considering adding low-dose topical finasteride but is concerned about potential side effects due to past mental health issues. They are seeking others' experiences with these treatments and their effectiveness.

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