Minoxidil can cause scalp flaking and dryness, often due to its alcoholcontent. Switching to foam minoxidil or using antifungal shampoos like Ketoconazole may help reduce these side effects.
Topical minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, possibly due to its alcoholcontent, while oral finasteride is reported to make users look younger. Switching to oral minoxidil or using moisturizers might help reduce these skin issues.
The conversation discusses preparing a topical dutasteride solution for hair loss, with mentions of using alcohol, propylene glycol, and Avodart. Users also discuss the concentration of dutasteride and compare it to finasteride and minoxidil treatments.
Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcoholcontent, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.
The user has been taking small doses of Finasteride, mixed with Stemoxydine, which has helped maintain their existing hair but not regrow new hair. They're considering dissolving the Finasteride in high-alcoholcontent drinks for easier administration and are seeking opinions on this method.