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research CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS FOR ALOPECIA TREATMENT

December 2021 in “Farmacia”

This study evaluated the effects of different treatments, including a topical mixture of finasteride and minoxidil, PRP infiltrations, and oral medication, on hair loss, density, and follicle diameter.

research The Role of Botanical Products in the Treatment of Alopecia

January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”

This review discusses natural and botanical products examined for treating alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors note growing research interest in these treatments.

research Development and Validation of HPLC Method for Simultaneous Estimation of Minoxidil and Finasteride in Topical Solution

December 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology”

This study developed and validated a precise and rapid HPLC method to simultaneously determine Minoxidil and Finasteride in pharmaceuticals, demonstrating successful application for routine quality control without interference from excipients.

research Comparison of Microneedling with Platelet Rich Plasma vs Minoxidil (5%)+Finasteride (0.1%) Topical Therapy in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomised Clinical Study

January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research”

This study compared the effectiveness and safety of microneedling with PRP versus minoxidil and finasteride topical therapy in adult males with androgenetic alopecia, finding similar hair density improvements in both groups, though microneedling with PRP had a quicker onset of action.

research Lipid nanoparticles for topical and transdermal application for alopecia treatment: development, physicochemical characterization, and in vitro release and penetration studies

28 citations , March 2014 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine”

This study developed lipid nanoparticles for delivering minoxidil and finasteride to the dermis and hair follicles, showing stability and a desired prolonged release, though with low skin penetration levels.

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community Finasteride x Minoxil Topical Hair Loss

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, pumpkin seeds, laser therapy, PRP, dermaroller, and vitamins for hair loss. They are advised to switch to oral finasteride and be patient, as results may take up to a year, with a hair transplant as a potential future option.

community 1 year topical finasteride and minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 14 upvotes 11 months ago

The user treated hair loss with a combined topical solution of Minoxidil and Finasteride, adjusting the dosage over time. They documented progress with photos, focusing on consistent application to sensitive scalp areas.

community Min/Fin 3 months difference - 23yo dude

in Progress Pictures 526 upvotes 1 year ago

A 23-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth in 3 months using a topical mixture of minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1%, with added bimatoprost. The treatment is government-subsidized, costing around $15, and the user reported no side effects.

community 60 days on topical minoxidil 5% + 0.1% finasteride.

in Progress Pictures 377 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is happy with hair regrowth after 60 days using topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1%, along with a dermaroller. They report no significant side effects and plan to continue treatment for a year.

community Has anyone ever tried using (all topicals) finasteride + minoxidil + rosemary oil + castor oil + stemoxydine all over the course of a few months/years?

4 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is considering adding rosemary oil, castor oil, and stemoxydine to their routine. They are asking if anyone has experience with this combination or a similar one.

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can I use hair loss treatments (finasteride, minoxidil) after scalp micropigmentation? About half of clinics say finasteride can continue through scalp micropigmentation, and about half ask clients to pause topical minoxidil during the sessions and for roughly 30 days afterwards. That pause is clinic aftercare convention, not a label instruction - ask your prescriber first, because stopping minoxidil usually causes shedding.

learn Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole: Can I use it with minoxidil or finasteride? No published study has tested ketoconazole shampoo together with minoxidil and finasteride, and no interaction between them has been reported; the only direct evidence for a pairing is a ten-patient finasteride-plus-ketoconazole arm in a 2002 study, and a 2020 systematic review calls topical ketoconazole promising while asking for randomized trials.

learn Finasteride

Is Finasteride unbeatable or are there equally powerful alternatives? Trials report finasteride as the single medication with the strongest measured effect in male androgenetic alopecia, while dutasteride, minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP, LLLT and microneedling all have supporting studies and are often reported to work better in combination. Finasteride, dutasteride and oral minoxidil are prescription-only, and several of these uses are off-label.
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 Caffeine

Is it safe to combine caffeine with other topical treatments? Only one small trial has tested caffeine together with another hair-loss topical (minoxidil 2.5%), and it favoured the combination; caffeine with topical finasteride, ketoconazole or plant oils has never been studied, so no source can call those combinations safe.

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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

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