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      community How to make topical finasteride at home

       4 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user in Russia is trying to make topical finasteride at home using ethanol, finasteride tablets, water, and propylene glycol due to unavailability in their country. They are concerned about tablet residue and considering using isopropyl alcohol or adding finasteride to a hair growth lotion.

      community Grinding up Fin pills, mixing them with MINOX?

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Mixing ground finasteride pills with Minoxidil for topical use, with concerns about effectiveness and side effects. Users suggest using professionally formulated topical finasteride instead.

      community Diluting Topical Finasteride with Coconut oil

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Diluting topical finasteride with coconut oil is discussed, with a suggestion to use topical minoxidil for a combined treatment. OP plans to try the minoxidil combination.

      community About to throw in towel. I just don't know anymore

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe side effects from finasteride, including sleep issues, depression, and gynecomastia, and is considering stopping the medication. They are exploring other treatments like RU58841 and dutasteride but are hesitant due to potential side effects.

      community Topical Finasteride in DMSO works?

      1 month ago
      Topical finasteride in DMSO is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss. Users share experiences and opinions on its effectiveness.

      community Dry flakes from topical fin use

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing white flakes and a greasy look from using a topical solution containing 0.025% finasteride, 8% minoxidil, 0.01% retinoic acid, and 1% hydrocortisone. Suggestions include reducing application frequency, using a brush to clean the scalp, and considering alcohol-free alternatives.

      community Do not use oral dutasteride from Strut Health.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  29 upvotes 4 years ago
      The ineffectiveness of Strut Health's dutasteride capsules, which are filled with raw powder instead of liquid and don't contain any buffering agents that would allow for absorption into the bloodstream. It is suggested to use other brands of liquid-filled dutasteride capsules for better results.

      community Question regarding Topical finasteride solution

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is using a topical spray containing Finasteride 1% and Minoxidil 5% along with other ingredients like glycerin and aqua, questioning if these are effective carrier agents. They apply it once daily and use a separate 5% Minoxidil solution at night.

      community Topical Finasteride concetrations and amount applied

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical finasteride concentrations and application amounts are debated, with concerns that mainstream solutions may use arbitrary concentrations. A 0.25% solution with a specific application method is suggested as more appropriate than higher concentrations.

      community 0.25 % fin and 0.25% dut together topically

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is dissatisfied with the results of using 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering a topical treatment combining finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, caffeine, and latanoprost. Another user suggests that high topical concentrations can lead to systemic exposure and recommends using oral dutasteride and microdosing topical finasteride.

      community Base for topical finasteride - without min

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about creating a topical finasteride solution without minoxidil, using an alcohol-based base like ethanol. The discussion includes using finasteride in powder form and mentions adding ingredients like glycerol, salicylic acid, or castor oil.

      community The solution for Topical Fin non responders?

       1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is considering using tretinoin with topical finasteride due to poor absorption and side effects from oral finasteride. They are also contemplating switching to topical dutasteride, while others suggest trying oral minoxidil or lower oral doses.

      community RU-58441 Janoshik test result of Made-In-China Supplier

       29 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user ordered RU58841 from a Chinese supplier, found it to be less than 99% pure, and plans to try a different seller next time. Concerns were raised about impurities, but the user believes they are likely inactive fillers rather than harmful substances.

      community Is Stemoxydine not being made anymore???

       5 upvotes 11 months ago
      Stemoxydine, a hair loss treatment, is reportedly discontinued, with some users suggesting alternatives like a rebranded version with resveratrol that may enhance Minoxidil. Some users express dissatisfaction with the discontinuation and question the product's value.

      community Making own RU58841 scalp lotion

       4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about making and selling RU58841 scalp lotion by mixing the powder with ethanol and propylene glycol. The user is considering selling it as a lotion due to import restrictions in their country.

      community How to mix raw Clascoterone (CB-03-01)?

       7 upvotes 2 months ago
      Mixing clascoterone with minoxidil involves using 99% ethanol and propylene glycol. Users discuss the effectiveness and potential side effects of this DIY solution.

      community Propylene Glycol vs Glycerin in topical finasterside?

       2 upvotes 10 months ago
      Switching from propylene glycol to glycerin in topical finasteride may reduce systemic absorption and side effects while maintaining local scalp DHT suppression. Concerns exist about glycerin's ability to deliver the full dose to hair follicles.

      community RU58841 KB Solution vs PG + Ethanol

       6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the differences between KB solution and PG + Ethanol solution for RU58841 in treating hair loss. It compares the effectiveness and properties of these two solutions.

      community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?

       1 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.

      community folligenz liposomal minoxidil sulfate

      5 months ago
      Folligenz liposomal minoxidil sulfate is being discussed for its effectiveness and cost, with users comparing it to regular minoxidil and tretinoin. One user found no difference with the 10% version and noted that a lower tretinoin percentage reduced side effects like skin peeling.

      community Stemoxydine carrier for finasteride

       7 upvotes 3 years ago
      User wants to mix finasteride into stemoxydine instead of minoxidil. Seeks stemoxydine brand recommendations for mixing in the UK.

      community Finasteride Watery Semen

       3 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user noticed watery semen and decreased volume after a week of using finasteride and asked if taking Zinc, pygeum, and lecithin supplements would affect finasteride's effectiveness. The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride and potential supplements to counteract them.