Ulo 0.005% finasteride, 4 month update; no results
    5/17/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Tretinoin β†’

    the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’§ Finasteride (topical) 0.005% 2x daily 4 months
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical)
    πŸ’§ Tretinoin (topical)
    πŸ’§ Caffeine (topical)
    πŸ’§ Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 2-3x weekly
    the tone is 😞 negative with no growth results.

    Other terms

    The user applied 0.005% topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine, and ketoconazole shampoo for four months but saw no hair regrowth. Some users suggested increasing the finasteride dose or trying alternative treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, or RU58841.
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