How many guys on here are doing the low dose topical finasteride (solo without minox)?
    1/6/2022

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    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Microneedling →

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

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    User discusses using low dose topical finasteride without minoxidil for hair loss. Another user shares their experience with homemade 0.025% finasteride topical, shedding, and microneedling.
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      community People who suffered from fin sides, what treatment are you doing now?

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses transitioning from oral finasteride due to side effects to using topical finasteride with stemoxydine, with some users reporting fewer side effects. Other treatments mentioned include minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral shampoo, and LLLT caps.

      community Stimulate hair growth- without minoxidil

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth, currently using 0.1% topical finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include microneedling, red light therapy, rosemary oil, and other topical treatments like cetirizine, Stemoxydine, and Latanoprost.

      community Having androgen receptor density and sensitivity at wrong f*ing place

      in Satire  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of topical minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, and dutasteride, while debating the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss. It also touches on the potential liver health impacts of these treatments and the genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.

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      March 2026 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks”
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