Diy Anti-androgen/growth Promoter Topical

Obsessive

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I see that some users on this forum have had success to varying degrees with custom-made topical solutions. Some topical formulas that look promising include fiansteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, daro, and estrogen. I am already using homebrewed 0.4% finasteride/5% min solution, and want to fortify it with at least one more ingredient. I'm leaning towards using an estrogen as the third ingredient, perhaps estradiol, because I 'think' its mechanism of action would be complementary, rather than overlapping, with the other two ingredients. I could be wrong. I would like to hear from those who have tried various DIY topicals. Any advice would be appreciated.
 

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Topical Estrogen really is not that effective with hair loss and probably risks systemic absorption. If I were to add another ingredient I would add a TRUE anti-androgen . Like Androcur or RU or CB. If you are just trying this topical out, I would just stick with the Minoxidil and Finasteride.
 

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Topical Estrogen really is not that effective with hair loss and probably risks systemic absorption. If I were to add another ingredient I would add a TRUE anti-androgen. Like Androcur or RU or CB. If you are just trying this topical out, I would just stick with the Minoxidil and Finasteride.
Thanks for the recommendations! I keep reading that estrogen may be great for male hair growth and hair health...It is tempting to try. If I'm hellbent on adding an antiandrogen, which should I go with? Do you not think spironolactone should be a contender?
 

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Thanks for the recommendations! I keep reading that estrogen may be great for male hair growth and hair health...It is tempting to try. If I'm hellbent on adding an antiandrogen, which should I go with? Do you not think spironolactone should be a contender?
So I’ve decided my topical will contain the following: min, finasteride, RU, estradiol (very low dose). I’ve made an order and am waiting for goods.
 
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