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community Australia GP says cannot prescribe finasteride

14 upvotes 2 weeks ago

In Tasmania, Australia, a GP refused to prescribe finasteride for male pattern baldness, suggesting only topical minoxidil and a specialist referral. Many users recommend trying another GP, using telehealth, or online services like Pilot or Mosh to obtain finasteride.

community Monoxidil treatment after 8months 10 days

282 upvotes 1 month ago

The user shared progress in hair regrowth after 8 months and 10 days using minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp care, attributing success to consistency and reducing scalp inflammation. They did not use finasteride or dutasteride and managed inflammation with a specific shampoo.

community PSA: You guys are paying way too much for your Finasteride and Minoxidil. Here's the cheapest I've found.

in Product 246 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride and minoxidil can be obtained cheaply through Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs and Costco's Kirkland brand, respectively, costing about $7.53/month combined. Amazon's RXPass and virtual visits at Dr. B. offer additional savings.

community Fake ebay minoxidil - Australia

in Minoxidil 116 upvotes 3 years ago

The post warns about fake Kirkland minoxidil being sold on eBay in Australia, confirmed by lab tests showing no minoxidil content. Users discuss their experiences, suggest a bleach test for authenticity, and highlight the importance of buying from reputable suppliers.

community October 2024 - Jan 2025 4 months

in Progress Pictures 32 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair regrowth using topical finasteride 1% and minoxidil 5% over four months, with no side effects and improved hair density. They initially experienced shedding, which was followed by regrowth, and they stopped dermarolling due to concerns about damaging new growth.

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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Minoxidil 2%, 5% and 10% which is better to use? In a randomized trial in men, 5% topical minoxidil produced more hair growth than 2%. There is no approved 10% product and no head-to-head trial showing it beats 5%; higher strengths mainly add irritation and systemic absorption. Approved strengths differ by sex, so check the label for your product.
From hypertension to hair: the unexpected story of minoxidil Minoxidil was developed as an oral blood-pressure drug and approved as Loniten in 1979; unwanted hair growth in patients led to topical Rogaine, approved for men in 1988 and for women in 1991. Trials support topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss, while low-dose oral minoxidil is a prescription drug used off-label and needs medical supervision.
Minoxidil: the application and its effects counted in months Expect initial shedding in the first month, with visible results typically by three to six months.
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Vitamins vs. minoxidil: who wins the battle for hair growth? Minoxidil is generally more effective for hair growth than vitamins.

learn Tretinoin

the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp

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research Physical methods for topical skin drug delivery: concepts and applications

22 citations , November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”

This review discusses iontophoresis, low-frequency ultrasound, and microneedles for enhancing topical drug delivery in dermatological treatments and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes their mechanisms and potential uses.

research Metabolic Syndrome, Hepatic Steatosis and Testosterone: A Matter of Sex

7 citations , October 2024 in “Livers”

This review highlights the connection between sex hormones and metabolic dysfunction, emphasizing how conditions like male hypogonadism and female hyperandrogenism can increase the risk and severity of hepatic steatosis, which often progresses alongside metabolic syndrome and elevates mortality risks.

research Minoxidil

4 citations , July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

research Minoxidil

January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”

research Minoxidil topical foam: A new kid on the block

4 citations , January 2009 in “International journal of trichology”

Minoxidil topical foam is a better, less irritating treatment for hair loss.

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