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      community Crushing fin tablets without making a mess?

       1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is trying to make a topical finasteride solution by crushing tablets into ethanol and glycerin but struggles with spillage. Suggestions include letting the tablets dissolve in the solution or using a pill crusher for efficiency.

      community My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!

       186 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.

      community Topical spironolactone — how much do you apply?

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with androgenetic alopecia is using 8 ml of 1.4% topical spironolactone solution daily but is unsure if this amount is excessive, as 2 ml is more typical. They seek advice on the appropriate amount to apply.

      community Alfatradiol 1% study rebuttal.

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Alfatradiol is often discussed at a 1% concentration, but studies typically use 0.025%. Some users report success using it as a topical treatment alongside other hair loss treatments like finasteride.

      community Is this real? Pp405-3hp @ everychem

       4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses the availability and legitimacy of a hair loss treatment called PP405-3HP. Users express skepticism about its release and reference patent information.

      community Is this sub gonna accept that PP405 is a nothingburger? Or do we wait 5 more years?

       99 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses skepticism about the effectiveness of PP405 for hair loss, with users mentioning treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, clascoterone, and upcoming drugs like breezula and long-release oral minoxidil. Some users express hope for future treatments like vdphl01 and amplifica, while others debate the effectiveness and side effects of current options.

      community People call companies stupid for making very high concentration Topical Fin solutions but I think they overlook the fact that the actual absorption rate of finasteride varies greatly

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses how the absorption rate of topical finasteride varies and is not equivalent to its oral form, with only a small percentage reaching the scalp. It also mentions that minoxidil in high concentrations is used topically because only a small amount is absorbed.

      community 10 months 0.5 dut and 2.5mg. Progress update.

       17 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is concerned about worsening hair quality after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and minoxidil, considering returning to finasteride. Others suggest the hair looks similar or improved, attributing differences to lighting and advising patience with the current treatment.

      community 9 month update (0.5 dut/2.5 oral min)

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user reported improved hair quality and faster growth after switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, despite experiencing significant shedding. They take separate pills daily and are optimistic about future progress.

      community Adding cetirizine tablet to minoxidil

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user wants to add cetirizine tablets to their minoxidil bottle and asks how many 10mg tablets to crush for a 100ml bottle. They seek advice on the correct dosage.

      community Can I mix the Premixed RU58841 Solution into Alfatradiol?

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user wants to mix 0.2 ml of RU58841 solution with 2 ml of Alfatradiol to use 10 mg of RU58841 daily due to concerns about side effects. They are asking if this combination would be effective for hair loss treatment.

      community Progress assessment 2 years apart.

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and added oral minoxidil to their regimen, noticing some improvement in hair volume and health. However, inconsistent photo angles and lighting make progress assessment difficult.

      community 2.5mg min 1mg fin pic is from february to april

      in Progress Pictures  148 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user claims significant hair regrowth using 2.5mg Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride over three months, but others question the validity due to differences in hair styling between photos. The user reports no side effects except for body hair growth.

      community 10 Months progress finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 19-year-old male shared his 10-month progress using finasteride, starting at 0.25mg and increasing to 1.25mg daily, noting new hair growth at the temples. He experienced a significant shed at 6 months but reported no side effects from increasing the dosage.

      community Logging myself monthly for dut 0.5 mg and min5mg oral

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is documenting their experience with oral dutasteride (dut) 0.5 mg and minoxidil (min) 5 mg for hair loss, planning to add RU58841 after three months. They previously used finasteride with success and are now experiencing increased shedding but also new hair growth.

      community Progress pictures. 5 months on Finasteride. Age 23.

      in Progress Pictures  406 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old shared progress pictures after five months on Finasteride, starting with 0.25mg and increasing to 1mg, reporting no side effects and noticeable hair improvement. The user is satisfied with the results and plans to continue the treatment, while others in the conversation discuss dosage, side effects, and alternative treatments.

      community 28M 0.5MG DUT 5MG MIN - PROGRESS PIC & THANKS

       77 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 28-year-old male shares progress on hair loss treatment using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil, experiencing initial shedding but encouraged by community support. He also uses ketoconazole occasionally based on scalp oiliness.

      community Formulation for .025 topical solution/ maybe switching- 4 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol, experiencing side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced libido. They are considering adjusting their treatment plan and exploring other options like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, or a hair system.

      community 10-month finasteride progress — 0.5 mg EOD

       26 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 10 months of using finasteride 0.5 mg every other day, noting significant improvement in mid-scalp coverage and reduced thinning. They are considering adding minoxidil and possibly a hair transplant for further improvement.

      community PP405 Update and My Take on Pelage

      in Research/Science  86 upvotes 10 months ago
      Pelage Pharmaceuticals raised $120M for their hair loss treatment, PP405, showing strong investor confidence despite limited data. There is skepticism about its efficacy and long-term effects compared to treatments like GT20029.