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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.

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

32 citations , January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

This study found that a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride helped maintain hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia after initial oral finasteride treatment.

research Topical finasteride in the treatment of androgenic alopecia. Preliminary evaluations after a 16-month therapy course

30 citations , January 1997 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

This study reported that a 0.005% finasteride solution may encourage hair regrowth and reduce balding areas in patients with androgenic alopecia, without significant absorption or adverse effects.

research A Systematic Review of Topical Finasteride in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women.

23 citations , April 2018 in “PubMed”

This review finds preliminary evidence suggesting that topical finasteride may significantly reduce hair loss and increase hair counts in treating androgenetic alopecia, with a promising safety profile.

research Topical finasteride for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss: a review of the current literature

13 citations , June 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

This review discusses the pharmacology and safety of topical finasteride for treating androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, noting positive results but reporting no new clinical findings.

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community Topical fin min - 2 months regrowth

69 upvotes 1 month ago

A 33-year-old man using topical finasteride 0.25%, minoxidil 5%, and Nizoral for hair regrowth reports noticeable progress after 50 days, with plans to add microneedling. He experienced initial side effects with finasteride, which later subsided, and hopes to restore his crown for a potential hair transplant.

community Topical fin (0.1%) and min (5%) for almost 2 years

in Progress Pictures 11 upvotes 4 months ago

A 25-year-old male has been using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil (5%) for almost two years with no visible improvement but stable hair loss. Suggestions include switching to oral finasteride and minoxidil, considering stronger treatments like dutasteride, and consulting a doctor for personalized advice.

community Topical Fin increased hairloss

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experienced increased hair loss with topical finasteride and is considering switching to oral finasteride. Others shared mixed experiences, with some suggesting oral finasteride is more effective, while others noted individual results vary.

community Topical Fin/Min - 3 Month Progress

in Progress Pictures 11 upvotes 5 months ago

The user applied topical minoxidil and finasteride daily for 3 months and noticed progress in hair growth. Another user recommended collagen for hair growth and other benefits.

community Topical fin/minox + nizo shampoo and microneedling

in Treatment 1 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is using topical finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling for hair regrowth but hasn't seen results after 2-3 weeks. They added tretinoin to their routine and are advised to wait a few months for potential changes.

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learn Finasteride

Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

Are there really risks with topical finasteride? Reports on topical finasteride describe scalp irritation and dermatitis as the effects specific to it, and blood levels lower than the oral drug; whether systemic side effects are genuinely rarer has not been measured in a trial powered to answer it. Both forms are prescription-only and contraindicated around pregnancy.

learn Bicalutamide

Is topical bicalutamide a safer alternative to finasteride? There is no published human trial of topical bicalutamide for hair loss, and no licensed topical product exists, so it cannot be called safer than finasteride — or shown to work at all. Oral finasteride has decades of trial data with a documented side-effect profile, and topical finasteride has a phase III trial behind it.