The user has been using topical minoxidil for over four months and finasteride for one year and two months. They are sharing progress pictures showing good results.
User plans to switch from oral to .005% topical finasteride, using a solvent from minoxidilmax and later Essengen-F. They will monitor DHT levels and seek advice on solvents and sleep caps.
A 45-year-old user shared progress pictures after 4 months of using a topical gel with 2.5% finasteride and 5% minoxidil once daily. The second picture shows significant improvement in hair growth.
A user asked if olive oil can replace propylene glycol or glycerin in topical finasteride preparation. Another user advised against it, suggesting MCT oil instead due to olive oil's potential to worsen dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
The user is seeking alternatives to Minoxidil due to heart issues and is considering microneedling with topical melatonin, copper peptides, resveratrol+fisetin, or stemoxydine, which reportedly have minimal side effects. They are asking for information on the effectiveness of these treatments.
A user shared their hair loss treatment routine, which includes minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, biotin, dutasteride, and RU58841. They recommend starting with topical sprays and mentioned using a new combo spray from Hims UK.
The conversation discusses using very low dose topical finasteride to achieve specific serum DHT reduction percentages. It concludes that finasteride dosage increases linearly between 5-30% DHT reduction but requires exponential increases for reductions up to 70%.
A user is considering combining oral and topical dutasteride to lower scalp DHT more effectively and is seeking advice on this approach. They are thinking about doing a patch test on their mid scalp.
The user has been using topical minoxidil and dutasteride but is experiencing significant hair shedding, including smaller hairs. They are concerned if this shedding indicates the treatment is working.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using topical finasteride and minoxidil, despite initial side effects. They are transitioning to oral finasteride and minoxidil for convenience and are optimistic about continued progress.