Crystallization Engineering in Aza-Steroid: Application in the Development of Finasteride

The user discovered their previous hair loss medication was counterfeit and switched to Propecia, which significantly lowered their DHT levels. They plan to continue using Propecia and add oral Minoxidil to their routine for better results.

The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.

Finasteride and Propecia are essentially the same, but some people may respond differently due to inactive ingredients. If cost is not an issue, Propecia is preferred due to better quality control and consistent results.

A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after one year of using 0.5mg daily finasteride, with plans to add 1.25mg oral minoxidil and microneedling for further improvement. He also uses Nizoral shampoo weekly and reports no current side effects.

A peptide-based delivery system for finasteride shows promise in reducing systemic side effects while maintaining hair growth effectiveness. Combining this with other treatments like minoxidil and RU58841 could enhance results with lower systemic absorption.

Finasteride may cause acne for some users, possibly due to increased testosterone or estrogen levels. Zinc, gluconic acid, and B5 cream are suggested treatments for managing this acne.