Hairline still receding after nearly 8 months on finasteride — wait or consider dutasteride? 9/19/2026
The user has been on oral finasteride for nearly eight months without significant improvement in hair loss and is considering switching to dutasteride. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, adding minoxidil, or trying alternative treatments like topical solutions or scalp massages.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity How to apply topical Fin with this cone? Feel like everything is stuck on my hair and does not reach my scalp. Feels less effective than oral fin.
The conversation discusses switching from oral to topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about application methods and side effects like dizziness and low energy. Users suggest mixing finasteride with minoxidil for better scalp coverage and dosage control.
community Question about mixing different topical solutions. Is this something ok to do?
The user is mixing various topical solutions for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Finasteride, tretinoin, RU58841, Stemoxydine, and Reviv AHK-Cu, and is questioning if this practice is effective or wasteful. They are concerned about potential interactions, especially with the new treatment KX-826, which should not be mixed with Minoxidil.
community Scalp massages: where's the community consensus on this ?
Scalp massages have mixed reviews for hair loss; some users report reduced shedding and healthier hair, while others see no benefit or worsening conditions. Many prefer proven treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride over massages.
community It appears that the topical finasteride combined with minoxidil is working.
A 21-year-old man experienced positive hair regrowth results after using a homemade topical solution containing 0.030% finasteride and 5% minoxidil for four months. He reported no side effects with the Trichosol-based solution, unlike previous issues with alcohol-based formulas.
community 1 year progress 5% topical minoxidil daily and 1mg fin daily
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using 5% topical minoxidil daily and 1mg finasteride daily but had to stop finasteride due to side effects like depression, anxiety, and gynecomastia. They are considering alternatives like topical finasteride or dutasteride and are currently using only topical minoxidil.
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