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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Placebo-Controlled Dose-Effect Studies with Topical Minoxidil 2% or 5% in Male-Patterned Hair Loss Treated with Oral Finasteride Employing an Analytical and Exhaustive Study Protocol
Minoxidil 5% works better than 2% for hair growth in male-patterned hair loss.
research Nanotechnology-Based Techniques for Hair Follicle Regeneration
Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
research The Connection of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors to the Development of Depression
5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like finasteride and dutasteride, may cause depression, but more research is needed to understand why.
research Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride with oral contraceptive helps improve hair loss in premenopausal women.
research Self-Microemulsifying Systems of Finasteride with Enhanced Oral Bioavailability: Multivariate Statistical Evaluation, Characterization, Spray-Drying and In Vivo Studies in Human Volunteers
Improved Finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 year oral fin (1.1 mg) and oral min (3 mg)
The user shared a one-year update on using oral finasteride (1.1 mg) and oral minoxidil (3 mg) along with ketoconazole shampoo, reporting significant hair regrowth and satisfaction with the results despite some side effects like thicker eyebrows and chest hair. The user encourages others to start treatment early and plans to continue the current regimen for further improvement.
community Progress update: Fin 6.5 months, min 7.5 months, just switched to oral
A user's progress with hair loss treatment using finasteride and minoxidil, with additional advice from other users about the use of dutasteride, LLLT (irestore hat), and Dr pen microneedling.
community 1 Year Timeline (Fin/Dut, Min) + Some Questions
A user shared their one-year hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting initial success with minoxidil but experiencing relapses. They questioned the effectiveness of dutasteride compared to finasteride and expressed frustration with the non-linear progress and the inconvenience of using both oral and topical treatments.
community M27 Fin/Min (topical) was fun while it lasted
The user experienced high liver enzyme levels, possibly due to topical finasteride or supplements, and decided to stop using finasteride while continuing minoxidil. After stopping finasteride and supplements, liver levels returned to normal, suggesting finasteride or supplements might have been the cause.
community Fin/min was honestly a miracle for me
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after using finasteride and minoxidil for six months. Other users discussed their varied experiences with these treatments and offered additional advice.