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      community topical spironolactone as alternative to RU to reduce scalp testosterone in men

       8 upvotes 4 years ago
      User tried topical fin, dut, min, tret, hydrocortisone, microneedling, nizoral, collagen, propidren supplements, and laser helmet for hair loss with slow progress. They ask if topical spironolactone is a safer, effective alternative to RU for suppressing testosterone and treating hair loss in men.

      community Any alternatives to topical min?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering alternatives to topical minoxidil for hair growth due to concerns about future cat ownership, mentioning stemoxydine and redensyl as possibilities. They currently use topical regaine foam and oral finasteride.

      community Natural alternatives to topical minoxidil

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Burdock root and marigold are suggested as natural alternatives for hair growth. Onion juice, castor oil, and rosemary oil are also mentioned as treatments.

      community Topical Saw Palmetto: An Alternative to Microdosing Topical Finasteride?

       16 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is exploring topical Saw Palmetto as a milder alternative to microdosing topical Finasteride for hair loss, aiming to minimize systemic DHT impact. They plan to experiment with this herbal remedy for a year to assess its effectiveness on their mild androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects.

      community Is Topical Fin a Reasonable Alternative?

       5 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user discusses mild/moderate hair loss and considers switching from oral to topical finasteride due to past endocrine issues. They seek feedback on topical finasteride's effectiveness and reputable sources, with replies suggesting Minoxidilmax products as effective alternatives.

      community Alternatives to minoxidil (topical or oral)

       3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to minoxidil for hair loss, with suggestions including Kopexil and adenosine. The user is already using RU58841, finasteride, and dermarolling, and is experiencing facial side effects from minoxidil.

      community Can I alternate oral and topical minoxidil?

       2 upvotes 1 week ago
      Alternating between oral and topical minoxidil is considered, with concerns about staining bed sheets. Oral minoxidil may cause more body hair but is less messy than topical.

      community Is pyrilutamide a good alternative to topical fin?

       3 upvotes 1 month ago
      Pyrilutamide is discussed as a potential alternative to topical finasteride for hair loss, but opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report no benefits, while others mention using additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and niacinamide serum for related scalp conditions.

      community Tropical growth stimulants other than minoxidil

       10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair growth treatments to minoxidil, including Stemoxydine, Tretinoin, adenosine, Baicalin, castor oil, Latanoprost/bimatoprost, and Redensyl. Users share their experiences and opinions on the efficacy of these treatments.

      community Topical finasteride in Europe?

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using topical finasteride as an alternative to oral medication for hair loss, with mentions of minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and other treatments. A user shares their experience with topical finasteride and other treatments, noting improved hair density.

      community Topical Dutasteride and creatine

       3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses using topical dutasteride as an alternative to oral finasteride to prevent hair shedding caused by creatine supplementation. Users share experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and creatine, noting potential side effects and effectiveness concerns with topical treatments.

      community Surprised not a lot of people talk about topical finasteride

       34 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical finasteride is discussed as an alternative to oral finasteride, with some users experiencing fewer side effects and positive results. RU58841 and minoxidil are also mentioned as effective treatments for hair loss.

      community Finasteride alternative close to fda approval in the US

       60 upvotes 3 months ago
      Breezula, a topical treatment, is anticipated to be available in the US by mid-2027 as a potential alternative to finasteride with fewer systemic side effects. There is ongoing debate about its effectiveness and some users report similar side effects to finasteride.

      community Proposed Alternative stack to fin/min combination

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      A user proposed an alternative hair loss treatment stack using topical caffeine, copper, microneedling, and red light as a natural option for those experiencing side effects from finasteride or minoxidil. Other users expressed skepticism, emphasizing that finasteride and minoxidil remain the most effective treatments, while the proposed alternatives are unlikely to provide long-term results.

      community Topical bicalutamide vs ru58841

      in Female  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is seeking advice on making a topical bicalutamide solution as an alternative to RU58841 for hair loss, while already using dutasteride and minoxidil. They are considering crushing bicalutamide pills and adding them to their minoxidil.

      community Ingest topical minoxidil by mouth ?

       6 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user questions if ingesting topical minoxidil could be an alternative to oral minoxidil for hair loss. Another user reports success with this method, noting they saw results and experienced no adverse effects.

      community Alternatives if can't tolerate minoxidil?

       4 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing side effects from oral minoxidil and is considering switching to a topical solution or reducing the dose. They are also using dutasteride and are seeking advice on managing side effects and treatment alternatives.

      community On dutasteride, looking for alternatives to minoxidil

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user stopped using topical minoxidil due to side effects and is now on dutasteride, seeking alternatives to minoxidil. Suggestions include oral minoxidil, foam minoxidil, KOSHINÉ, PRFM, and ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff.

      community Mix Alpezin liquid with topical finasteride

       3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user cannot handle Minoxidil and is looking for an alternative to dilute topical finasteride. They are considering using Alpecin liquid as a solution.

      community Blood test results and alternatives to oral finasteride

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced erectile dysfunction from oral finasteride and is considering alternatives like topical high-dose finasteride, RU58841, topical Latanoprost, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed changes in testosterone and DHT levels, and the endocrinologist advised stopping finasteride.

      community Is it possible to make topical dutasteride at home and how ?

       2 upvotes 4 days ago
      The conversation is about making topical dutasteride at home as an alternative to oral finasteride due to side effects and ineffective results from topical finasteride. The user seeks advice on creating a homemade version similar to topical finasteride.

      community Dealing With Hypotension With Topical Minoxidil

      5 days ago
      The user experiences hypotension and sleepiness with topical minoxidil and is advised to consider alternatives like lowering the dose, using 2% minoxidil, or trying rosemary oil. They are also suggested to microdose oral minoxidil.