Is there a 50 year old "young old man" here who started oral fina at 0.1 mg to maintain his hair?
    2/7/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride β†’

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Minoxidil β†’

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    Fluridil β†’

    Topical anti-androgen sold as a cosmetic lotion

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 0.1mg daily few days
    πŸ’§ Finasteride (topical) 0.025% 3x weekly 4 months
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) daily
    πŸ’§ Fluridil (topical)
    πŸ’§ CosmeRNA (topical)
    πŸ’§ Exosomes (topical) 2 months
    πŸ’Š Resveratrol (oral)
    πŸ’Š Nettle leaf (oral)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    A person experienced side effects from topical finasteride and is now trying a low dose of oral finasteride (0.1mg) for hair maintenance, alongside topical minoxidil, Fluridil, CosmeRNA, and exosomes. They are also taking resveratrol and nettle leaf to mitigate side effects.
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