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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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a natural and far less effective alternative to Finasteride
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research Selective Non-Steroidal Inhibitors of 5α-Reductase Type 1
Selective non-steroidal inhibitors of 5α-reductase type 1 can help treat DHT-related disorders.
research Pumpkin Seed Oil-Loaded Niosomes for Topical Application: 5α-Reductase Inhibitory, Anti-Inflammatory, and Anti-Hair Loss Effects
Pumpkin Seed Oil in niosomes may help treat hair loss and improve hair growth.
research The Effect of Finasteride in Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Finasteride effectively treats BPH but may increase sexual dysfunction risk.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Combining Medical and Surgical Treatments
Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments
Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 3.5 months Topical Finasteride/Monoxidal
Hair loss treatment with topical finasteride/minoxidil, which had good results after 3.5 months of application. The user also asked if there was any reason to take the oral pill version and if anyone has ever tried mixing them together.
community Shedding or receding even more?
The user experienced hair shedding after using finasteride and topical minoxidil since August 2024, and briefly adding oral minoxidil in early 2025. They suspect the shedding might be due to the oral minoxidil, a bad batch of finasteride, or a normal shedding cycle, and are also experiencing an itchy scalp and acne.
community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
community What’s your experience with RU58841?
People shared mixed experiences with RU58841 for hair loss; one person saw no improvement, another had significant gains and uses it with finasteride, while a third had an allergic reaction to the premixed solution. Some mix RU58841 powder into minoxidil themselves.
community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)
The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.