Results With Topical Finasteride - Has It Worked For Anyone?

[spooon]

Hi,

This is probably been asked a million times. Has anyone actually had decent results (regrowth ideally) from using a topical finasteride solution? I am 1 month into using a 6% minoxidil, 0.2% finasteride solution compounded by a pharmacy. No change in hair yet, but libido is noticeably down.

 

[AnxiousAndy]

Regrowth from oral finasteride is uncommon as it is, regrowth from topical finasteride would be exceptionally rare. Why don't you just use oral finasteride? Or dutasteride?

 

[azuri]

After many years orally, I switched to topical (15% minoxidil) and after 6 months I can say that I’m losing ground . Topical isn’t nowhere near as potent as taking it orally imo.

 

[J104]

You know topical and oral finasteride do the same thing right?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25074865

https://www.reddit.com/r/tressless/comments/66k681/us_pharmacy_for_liposomal_finasteride/

 

[azuri]

Well that’s certainly not the case with me .

 

[J104]

The study could be off. Who knows. Finasteride is an interesting drug...

 

[spooon]

I have tried oral finastaride twice before and got terrible ball ache so had to stop. This time on topical i have no ball ache at all.

What does 1 ml of 0.2% solution, twice per day, equate to in terms of once daily oral tablet?

 

[azuri]

I have tried oral finastaride twice before and got terrible ball ache so had to stop. This time on topical i have no ball ache at all.

What does 1 ml of 0.2% solution, twice per day, equate to in terms of once daily oral tablet?

How long were you taking it before stopping? It can be common to experience different side effects initially and then usually the side effects stop once your body adapts to it .

I experienced some minor side effects over the years while taking it orally and have not experienced any while using the topical BUT it hasn’t had any positive effect on my hair .

 

[Bigbone]

After many years orally, I switched to topical (15% minoxidil) and after 6 months I can say that I’m losing ground . Topical isn’t nowhere near as potent as taking it orally imo.

What topical finasteride did you use?

 

[spooon]

How long were you taking it before stopping? It can be common to experience different side effects initially and then usually the side effects stop once your body adapts to it .

I experienced some minor side effects over the years while taking it orally and have not experienced any while using the topical BUT it hasn’t had any positive effect on my hair .

I got the ball ache after just a couple of doses and i am talking crippling ache. why did you switch to the topical?

 

[spooon]

What topical finasteride did you use?

i dermatologist in London named Dr. David Fenton gives his patients a solution of 6% monoxide and 0.2% finasteride. 1ml to be taken morning and night.

 

[Mach]

I've been on oral for 5 years. I've tried switching to Dr. Carlos Wesley topical and I got ball ache around week 2. I stopped for 2 months tried the tropical again and got ball ache so I threw the crap out.
Next week I'm trying Dr. Coles topical.

 

[spooon]

I've been on oral for 5 years. I've tried switching to Dr. Carlos Wesley topical and I got ball ache around week 2. I stopped for 2 months tried the tropical again and got ball ache so I threw the crap out.
Next week I'm trying Dr. Coles topical.

You got worse sides on the topical? I've heard it all now

 

[Murkey Thumb]

I am trialing the MinoxidilMax Essengen which has 0.05% finasteride & 6% minoxidil. Too early to tell if it making any difference but the sides are not as bad as with the 1mg of finasteride but still present. I think i will top it up with some RU once a day to see if i can enhance the effect over my defuse scalp.

 

[azuri]

I got the ball ache after just a couple of doses and i am talking crippling ache. why did you switch to the topical?

Very unusual to experience such side effects using topical, ive never heard of anyone up until now. Well done for stopping.

After 15 years or so taking it oral, I thought to give my body a break and quit finasteride cold turkey but then after a couple of months I decided to try topical. 6 months later I’m slowly but surely losing some ground. Now I’ve reached a crossroad.. Do I give topical more time or do I go back to oral? Decisions.... Decisions.

 

[azuri]

I am trialing the MinoxidilMax Essengen which has 0.05% finasteride & 6% minoxidil. Too early to tell if it making any difference but the sides are not as bad as with the 1mg of finasteride but still present. I think i will top it up with some RU once a day to see if i can enhance the effect over my defuse scalp.

The same stuff as I’m using only I went with the 15% version .
Another thing I hate about the topical is the fact that you need to leave it in your hair overnight, smothering it all over your pillow etc... finasteride ends up everywhere eventually.

Good luck with your regimen, keep us posted.

 

[spooon]

Very unusual to experience such side effects using topical, ive never heard of anyone up until now. Well done for stopping.

After 15 years or so taking it oral, I thought to give my body a break and quit finasteride cold turkey but then after a couple of months I decided to try topical. 6 months later I’m slowly but surely losing some ground. Now I’ve reached a crossroad.. Do I give topical more time or do I go back to oral? Decisions.... Decisions.

To be clear, i stopped the oral after just a few doses due to ball ache. I am 1 month into 0.2% topical finasteride and am experiencing low libido, bloating, difficulty keeping weight down, itchy chest but strangely no ball ache. I am hoping these sides will subside. The low libido in particular is not acceptable. You mention you are using 0.05% finasteride. How much of that are you applying? I am using 0.20% twice per day 1ml each time. Actually I need some help working out how much that equates into in terms of X mg of finasteride. I am applying too much?

 

[spooon]

f*** i am applying 4mg of finasteride to my scalp in total per day if my maths is right. That's huge isn't it?

 

[azuri]

To be clear, i stopped the oral after just a few doses due to ball ache. I am 1 month into 0.2% topical finasteride and am experiencing low libido, bloating, difficulty keeping weight down, itchy chest but strangely no ball ache. I am hoping these sides will subside. The low libido in particular is not acceptable. You mention you are using 0.05% finasteride. How much of that are you applying? I am using 0.20% twice per day 1ml each time. Actually I need some help working out how much that equates into in terms of X mg of finasteride. I am applying too much?

I thought you got the aches on topical ? Makes sense now... Whilst I’vr been on topical, ive experienced no sides and the return of the morning wood daily.
I’m supposedly taking 1mg of finasteride per 60ml application , but who knows? If you’re taking 4mg then that explains your symptoms . Way too high .

 

[Murkey Thumb]

f*** i am applying 4mg of finasteride to my scalp in total per day if my maths is right. That's huge isn't it?

Yeah mate that 4-5% is for people with prostate cancer. Will kill everything you enjoy at those levels.