32 citations,
November 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
In Brazil in 2018, the most common skin issues were acne, photoaging, and nonmelanoma skin cancer, with treatments often including topical medications and sunscreen.
A user started taking finasteride three months ago to treat hair loss and unexpectedly cleared their acne, which they had been struggling with since age 12. The conversation includes others sharing their experiences with finasteride, its effects on acne and hair loss, and mentions a related treatment, clascoterone, for acne and hair loss.
The user has been using finasteride for almost a year, starting at age 18, and added tretinoin and 5% topical minoxidil 1-2 months ago. They are concerned about hair receding again despite the treatments.
The conversation discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and side effects of both topical and oral finasteride.
User shares 4-month hairline progress using minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, and dermarolling. Others discuss treatment details and express admiration for the results.