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Capronium Chloride and Trichoxidil are suggested as better alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth without heartsideeffects. The Japanese Dermatological Association recommends topical Minoxidil over Capronium Chloride.
A user on finasteride for hair loss is considering topical dutasteride to further reduce scalp DHT and is using various other topicals as substitutes for minoxidil due to concerns about the safety of their cats and potential heartsideeffects from oral minoxidil. They are exploring whether a once-weekly application of topical dutasteride would be effective.
The user has been using finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding RU58841. They ask about RU58841's effectiveness, potential heartsideeffects, duration of action, dosage increase over time, transitioning to GT20029, and where to find the liquid form.
Isotretinoin and tretinoin are different; isotretinoin can cause hair loss and has more sideeffects. Tretinoin may affect minoxidil absorption, and users suggest waiting before applying minoxidil.
A 44-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth after switching from topical to 1.25mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg daily finasteride, with no sideeffects. He noticed hair thickening after two months and credits the oral form's effectiveness.