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research Topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride: An account of maintenance of hair density after replacing oral finasteride

August 2016 in “International journal of scientific research”

In this study, most male patients with androgenic alopecia who transitioned from oral to topical finasteride with minoxidil maintained good hair density.

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

5 citations , January 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology”

This study reported that combined oral finasteride and topical 5% minoxidil treatment in men with male-pattern hair loss improved hair growth by initiating anagen in pre-existing but deficient follicles, yet the growth rates remained unchanged and did not normalize hair productivity.

research The Role of Topical Finasteride in Hair Loss Management: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives

December 2023 in “International Journal of Biomedicine”

In this review, researchers explored the potential of topical finasteride as an innovative treatment for male pattern hair loss, addressing the limitations of oral finasteride, such as side effects and inconsistent effectiveness.

research Hair loss in women with hyperandrogenism: Four cases responding to finasteride

92 citations , October 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study reports that oral finasteride improved or stabilized hair loss in women with hyperandrogenism but not in postmenopausal women with female pattern hair loss.

research A novel finasteride 0.25% topical solution for androgenetic alopecia: pharmacokinetics and effects on plasma androgen levels in healthy male volunteers

50 citations , July 2014 in “International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics”

This study found that both topical and oral finasteride significantly reduced plasma DHT after one week, with lower finasteride plasma exposure for the topical formulation.

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community Oral Fin to Dut switch, Libido Change timeline?

4 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user switched from oral finasteride to dutasteride due to libido issues and is seeking advice on the timeline for libido recovery and potential hair gains. Some users suggest exercise to alleviate side effects, while others discuss the rarity of sexual side effects and recommend switching back to finasteride if issues persist.

community Efficacy and Safety of Oral Dutasteride 0.5 mg Combined with Oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

93 upvotes 1 month ago

Oral dutasteride 0.5 mg combined with oral minoxidil 2.5 mg is highly effective for male androgenetic alopecia, showing over 60% improvement and 98% stabilization at 6 months, with low adverse event rates. Patients with severe baseline conditions respond better and faster to this treatment.

community Oral Fin/Min for 5 months- Am I cooked?

in Progress Pictures 14 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation is about a user who has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for 5 months and is concerned about hair loss progress. Most responses suggest that 5 months is too early to see significant results and advise patience, as improvements can take up to 2 years.

community Oral fin added 5 months ago and lost ground

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 12 upvotes 1 month ago

The user experienced hair thinning after adding oral finasteride to their regimen of oral minoxidil, suspecting it might be due to shedding from finasteride. Users suggest continuing the treatment for a year and consider dermastamping for density.

community Oral fin 1mg, oral min 2.5 mg - 18 months

in Progress Pictures 111 upvotes 2 months ago

A 27-year-old male shared progress on hair density improvement after 18 months of using oral finasteride (1mg) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) daily, with no side effects reported. He also reduced alcohol consumption and improved overall health, noticing results around 8 months in.

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