March 2026 in “Translational Andrology and Urology”
The authors concluded that while finasteride 1 mg affects prostate-related pathways, evidence is insufficient to prove clinical benefits for prostate outcomes compared to the established effectiveness of finasteride 5 mg.
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January 2003 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”
In this study, low-dosefinasteride (2.5 mg/day) significantly reduced hirsutism scores in women over 12 months without significant hormonal changes or serious side effects.
The user shared their 6-month progress using 0.25 mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting good results but experiencing increased sleepiness. Another user suggested minoxidil might be causing the sleepiness, and the original poster considered adjusting their treatment.
The user experienced side effects from daily finasteride and reduced the dosage to 0.25mg twice a week while continuing minoxidil. They are considering topical anti-androgens but are concerned about application difficulties and potential side effects.
The user experienced severe sexual side effects from topical finasteride with minoxidil but found no side effects with low-dose dutasteride and finasteride serums from Ulo after a hair transplant. They also used a hair growth serum with saw palmetto without side effects.
High dose topical Finasteride solutions are speculative and not proven more effective than lowdose solutions. Users report varying results with different concentrations, with some preferring lower doses to minimize side effects.
A user is seeking advice on creating a Minoxidil-free topical Finasteride solution due to side effects and concerns about pets. They plan to use Isopropanol alcohol, Propylene Glycol, and distilled water to make a 0.02% solution, starting with 1ml applications.