Right so my hair is a little thin on the crown and slightly receding at the temples but not too bad for a man rapidly closing in on 40. My sexual function is still prime time. Just ordered some topical fin and mox at 0.05 finasteride is there a possibility I won't be able to fuck properly ever again applying topical hair treatments?
@@MrRorySteelworst decision you'll ever make , the trajectory of your life will completely change. Go-to moral medicine and there were men all suffering from topical finasteride. At you age you need to accept masculinity because your penis won't be the same and even worse your mental health will decline. It is what it is.
Even if chances are lower with topical finasteride, Post Finasteride Syndrome is still an issue, it doesn’t disprove that there aren’t benefits for hair growth but you are sacrificing your sexual health for a cosmetic benefit and the risks and benefits need to be informed to patients about this. If sexual function is not a big deal to a person, that’s fine, let the person take the hair growth medication, it’s not a guranteed side effect but there’s always a probability that it can happen and because PFS is an unsolved conditions that is currently incurable, we need to press for better informed consent and research for PFS to solve it so everyone can benefit.
@@espada9noveno no there’s many other ways, I’m actually fine with hairloss, I look great bald, very sexy idk why… I think most dudes look hella chad bald but we gotta do what we want and if you want to take finasteride that’s on you dog
@@JZGreengo oh yeah of course, shave your head IS the best way from far i agréé 👍 Personaly i'm not ready yet, i try finasteride if it doesnt work if i have sides ciao to my hairs x)
@@JZGreengo to be honest pfs is rare as hell and not even prove if i remember well. Even thé more regular sides effect a rares. Few cases for more than 20 years on the market, among thousand and thousand person without anything.. It's useless to focus on these cases when you see numbers.. Also, there's no link for most of them between finasteride and these sides effects. And these people, apparently, had issues before taking finasteride for most of them, so... I Ask to two dermatologist face to face and they Never Saw/hear of a patient with that kind of sides effect. Important, i know my main dermatologist since 10 years, and he's takinng finasteride since 20 years, so 😂😂 In short, don't worry about pfs
Does finasteride change gene expression? In addition, finasteride alters gene expression, including upregulation of androgen receptors (AR), increased histone acetylation, and methylation of a host of receptors and enzymes that may impair dopaminergic signaling and other neurotransmitter receptors thus causing persistent or permanent adverse effects, ...
Yup. Libido was never the same again, it s been 4 years since I stop topical fin treatment. I m sure it is a dopaminergic pathway problem, since I examined all the other possible roots and all of them are fine
@@andbarbsrj supposedly 9-me-bc can help fix the dopaminergic system, I'm giving it a try soon and I'm also taking hcg it also helps with libido. Hope all gets better 🙏🏻
@@OptimizingSpirit thanks for the clue Bro. I tried hcg already, did not help with libido. Tried TRT, gave me lots of muscle, deeper voice, but still low libido. Only thing that improved a little was caber with proviron. That s why I m looking at dopamine. Unfortunately I live in Brazil, no 9mebc easily available here. Maybe I try PT 141 and some oxytocine Sub q, just to see how it goes. Wish you the best
i am wondering what is the best vehicle for the topical solution, pg, vg, a mix of those with alcohol, or which one is better. is there a study for that?
Minoxidil makes me super itchy so i take the oral pill each day. Where can i find a solution with only finasteride? Ive been looking for several weeks. ty
@Trichogenics hi!! I currently use the Hims topical finesteride treatment spray!! I was wondering, could I use this in combination with micro needling?? And if so, what's the best depth? 1.5mm? Also, how long after I micro needle should I wait before applying the Finesteride spray? Like several hours? Or can I do it right after micro needling and re-cleaning the area? Thank you!!!
Only know from what i'vd read online but basicay you are supposed to dermaroll once a week at most and it's not reccomended to use any product after dermarolling.
Do you have side effects with topical fin? I used oral fin and I had many side effects. I am considering buying the topical one which is 5 times more expensive than the oral one. So would like to know if you have any side effects.
Hi doc, dk if you reply to comments but ill ask anyways, how does finasteride (oral or topical) affect muscle gain in the gym? i ask this because having lower test means it would be harder to put on muscle right? not too sure.
Hi Ata. This is a great question. Technically finasteride shouldn’t hamper muscle gain. Because it will raise Testosterone levels slightly. Testosterone is more anabolic than DHT.
@@Robkyle277 you should probably delete this if you still want to seem smart… DHT is more androgenic every clown knows that. But, Testosterone is more ANABOLIC. Ask any gym bro before you make uneducated comments.
How does topical finasteride mechanism works on the hair follicles ? Since Finasteride is a 5α-reductase inhibitor , Question is are there 5α-reductase around the hair follicles which stops the DHT conversion using topical finasteride? Can someone put some light on this.
This is what always confused me that no one seems to be able to clearly answer. Some people cite that it treats hair loss right at the source, but that doesn't make sense to me. Unless the absorption is systemic, in other words, if the DHT is created elsewhere in the body then does it even matter if some of the 5AR + Testosterone conversion gets blocked at the hair follicle ?
@@fullcircle874Where does in the video speaks about how topical finasteride mechanism works on scalp? The Video is all about the "funded" case studies conducted on topical finastride vs oral. If you read my question carefully, until now no one has ever explain how topical mechanism works on the scalp. Does it really blocks DHT conversion right at the source of hair follicles? Are there 5-alpha-reductase enzymes at the hair follicles which stops the DHT conversion using topical? If the effect of topical works by systematic it doesn't matter then if you rub it on the scalp or on the butts.
@@user-kn1yg From what I read, DHT is produced in tissues like skin, prostate and only some portion is circulating in blood. Testosterone is an original component that gets converted to DHT locally in tissues. But I personally don't fully believe that this is the case in male balding pattern, because they found that only beard hair are sensitive to DHT and every other hair is not stimulated by DHT.
Hair restoration websites like keeps have it for $50/month which is a scam. Take 15 mg fin pills and combine them with 60 ml minoxidil and use that instead it’s the same thing
@@pimas11my doctor says that doesn’t work bc you need to activate the chemical in the fin pills through heat (which is what our stomach acid does when we take oral fin)
First thank yall from making this video. I've tried this from hims, but I think I still got side effects. Been about a month since I quick. Is it possible to be permanent like oral. Side note ive been on oral on and off for about 3 years. Always the side effects came and went away when discontinued. Just didn't know what about tropical being permanent
Permanent sides are extremely rare, however it probably wouldn’t matter if it’s topical or oral. They both get absorbed systemically, albeit topical a bit less depending on the amount you apply and the concentration you use. Hope this helps, and thanks for the support 🙏🏻
Could one alternate between topical and oral finasteride depending on the day? Just thinking if a person cannot for some reason apply the solution on a given day, could they take a pill instead?
Dude, this is top notch. Your delievery, you dont babble for 30 minutes. Right to the point, short and sweet. You know what the people want to hear. This is how a youtube video should be. And also very transparent of you, to show that the study can have some bias.
Topical fin, 0.5ml 0.2% (0.25ml twice daily) with micro needling at 1.5mm once a week, minoxidil +tretinoin twice daily has given me some regrowth after about two months use, and I am pretty far gone.
How far gone were u? want to try... atm norwood 6/7. Very upsetting. Tried topical minox and got side effects so stopped. Rolling & using other natural sort of stuff atm, but no real regrowth, very minimal, topical fin hopefully no sides?
but what if you use diluted topical finasteride with a dosage of 0.2mg/1ml. that would mean you'd stil get the 0.2 mg daily but just a larger surface area to cover right?
Over 50,,,been using topical 0.3% and 6% topical minoxidil. My hair has undergone a tremendous change within 6 months. From a Norwood 3 and getting worse, to a now Norwood 2 and improving. My hair is MUCH thicker, the hairline has improved, and a small bald spot on my crown has filled in. I now get compliments on my hair.
bro I'm using it from tomorrow I have few questions pls pls help me out 1) how to use it like any head wash and apply? Once is enough or twice is for sure ?? 2) any sides effects will come due to it? As like as oral. I m asking bcoz it is on scalp right not much like oral so any effects? 3) morr f5% brand i am using how long does shedding phase will be and do we look bald while shedding 4) best shampoo for it? 5) any suggestion will be greatly appreciated
This would be awesome. I saw an entry in a forum where a guy had great success with dut mesotherapy - didnt go nearly as systemic due to higher molecular weight. Would love to hear if it works that way for everyone
@ 60 don't care if the poker aint poppin , no interest in chasing beaver , no drama , no sun burn on my head . the depression is interesting yet the world is depressing so that's a wash . would like to leave this world with a big red affro!!!
I always wanted to learn more about alternatives cause of bloody sides! I back in the day used minoxidal and yes definitely a pain in the arse! LoL but oral fin is bad for penis unfortunately 😭 so been off for over a week now and after taking for three years I'm kinda scared and dunno what to do! I am young and very much Care about my overall health and I'm a man who wants to have normal sexual functioning. Should I do vitamins, shampoo's or is topical fin best thing? Thanks for the advice guys and good luck and have a great day 😁👍
I was on topical for a month to see if it work. I think it was mainly the minoxidil I used as a solvent but now my hairline is really thick. I say if you’re using topical minoxidil as a treatment, why not crush some finasteride pills and pour it into the mix. Now you’re getting minoxidil to regrow and fin will keep the hair there as long as it can. Only been doing 1ml a day with 0.025. Side effects from stopping Oral fin decrease in a few days for me. libido was stronger, my muscles looked way more full and it look as if I had a constant pump, visions became sharper, and also anxiety decrease, and weight loss is way easier to drop and muscles puts on easy. Both oral fin and oral minoxidil both really fucking suck. Is either limp dick or Heart problems. Can’t believe they’re still selling us these ancient products that we had to resort to switching from oral to topical because of the nasty sides. Pyrilutamide looks really promising and the sides are low. Can’t be FDA approved any sooner.
Side effects don't just vanish in days after you stop fin. Fin circulates in blood for months after your last dose. What you're describing is a classic case of placebo. "Muscles look bigger in days after stopping fin". Relax.
I can't answer which one is better , but i strongly suggest to try Microneedling for 3 reasons , its cheap one $8 blade will last you about 4 months , Convenient no need to see a doctor only takes about 3 minutes a week , and third it works
Great video! Great summary! 0,2 ml is a joke...as a person who use topical 5ARI for 10 years a can only say that the volume of the solution is ridiculous...did they study the effects on 1 square cm of head or what? A study designed for a thesis, have no doubt. Both myself and many people I know have the same side effects after topical as after tablets, end of story.
If you read the study, they used a spray bottle with a cone attached to the nozzle to make sure all of the spray is directed to the head. Each spray was 0.05 mL and depending on coverage needs, allowed up to 4 sprays. If you are applying 1 mL with a dropper, then you are applying a lot more than what was studied. The point of the study seems to be that with a protocol designed to use 20% of the normal topical dosage, similar hair growth can be achieved with a lot less sides.
I'm getting incredible growth with just NAC alone. I had given up doing anything after the side effect of durasteride. I blood in my urine, ejaculate and no sex drive left. Stopped using anything for 3 years. Then i started using NAC for my pancreas and within a week i had more hair growth than what i got from my whole 2 years on durasteride. Plus my labido was finally back but i think that might of been from the vitamin K2+D3 i started using at the same time.
@supakid628 N-Acetylcysteine. It's a really powerful antioxidant. It's used for lots of things, the liver, the pancreas, the lungs, paracetamol overdose and heaps more. I buy it online, no script necessary. I buy it from and Australian company but I've seen it on Amazon and other places too. Just google NAC supplement.
Thank you so much for this video! Easy to watch, friendly and charismatic personality and great outlining of the pros and cons of the drug and the study.
0.25% is a ridiculous dose. You are applying 5mg of Finasteride as most people need 2ml thus 0.01% or 0.025% max for Topical Finasteride and you can even use it every other day. So 0.25mg topically EOD will reduce roughly 25% serum DHT. Quite negligible.
Just startrd topical fin made from glaxal base and crushed pills, 4 days in and my hair literally already beat a plateaued length. No sides yet but i had very slight pfs from oral fin, still have sides since alnost a year but its nothing much and worth the hair. Hopefully i literally fix my hair with this and get no sides randomly
Is it better to mix 0.2 ml of topical finasteride with minoxidil? Are there any studies on results of mixing those both solutions? Will it give less results? Or same? Or even better?
Minoxidil will definitely assist in hair growth too. Many formulations have these mixed together. I cannot comment on their effectiveness however i see no reason why they shouldn’t work. But if you want you can use 2 different solutions. One Topical finasteride, and one topical minoxidil.
@@trichogenics on the german market there is only a high% of topical finasteride available. Is there another solution to mix my 0,1 ml of finasteride to make it more in order to apply it better on the whole scalp? I don't want to use minor yet to see gains come from the finasteride solution and not the minoxidil. I would be grateful for a response Thx
sir, actually my name is abhishek my age is now 17 years 9 months and my height is like 178 cm. My dad is 5.10' my question is actually I had hair fall since 1 year. I decided to use topical minoxidil at for 6 months and I didn't find results, so I moved to topical finasteride 0.1 percentage with 5 percentage. Now my hairline is so so good. My biggest question is does this finasteride and minoxidil effect my height? Any hormonal damage? About testosterone? I am getting headache sir. please reply.
'so I moved to topical finasteride 0.1 percentage with 5 percentage' Be extremely careful with your dosage. The dosage used in the study is 0,25%, but that is quite a bit; I use 0,01% (1-2ml a day). 'My biggest question is does this finasteride and minoxidil effect my height?' You are almost an adult, so I dont think you will grow anymore. You can't shrink from it in any case. 'Any hormonal damage? About testosterone?' Possibly, yes. If you experience side-effects, lower the dosage until you dont experience side effects anymore. Finasteride lowers DHT production, which is hormonal. You can experience erectile dysfunction, pain in scrotum, head ache, etc. I dont think it lowers your testosteron though (it might slightly increase it).
@@v.5442 brother at age of 17 I used topical minoxidil and finastorid okay. I m feeling now because as for scientifically reason at age of 17 u will grow if we use minoxidil or finastorid.. now past 4 weeks onwards I stopped using that. My hair become so strong.. and my age is 17 years 10 months.. still 2 months may be 18 years also I can grow If I take good nutrition and vitamins and mainly exercises.. don't loose hope. My honest opinion don't use it man.. by like that
When I was 20 I tried oral fin for about a week and shot a blank… never tried it again. Now at 24 thinning has become more noticeable and I have been using topical for 2 weeks with no sides like before. Maybe my semen is a little more water but fuck shit seems fine to me.
Available Topical Finasteride has a dosage that is to high, the DHT Levels with 0,25% at 1ml are around 70%. You would nee a solution of about 0,01% at 1ml to have close to 0% affection of your DHT Levels. You only want the DHT Levels from your scalp to be dropped, but not the whole body.
@@espada9noveno right, but it has to be at super low micro dosages. My side effects went away after going to a 0.05mg topical solution. But if you do high dosage, like 1mg, you may as well take the pill because it'll have the same effect to your serum DHT
I use topical Minoxidil @ 5% Topical finasteride (0.25) with 2.5% minoxidil Oral minoxidil 2.5 mg All 1 x a day, holy smokes after 3 months I see huge hair thickening, my hair loss was extremely minor, I see some growth in the sides and top of my hairline with was not receding, my worst area was my crown, a small 2” diameter thin patch slightly off my swirl, wasn’t a bald spot it was more a thin spot. Its now shrinking and filling in big time now I also use Sandalwood oil, Rose oil and caster oil with rosemary and lavender sometimes. With micro-needling and Laser LED comb red light on scalp. Going to add as much stuff with my stack. Might also get DHT reducing pills
Hi there @Trichogenics I use fynzur (topical finasterid of 2.275 mg/ ml) since like 10 days. I use 2 to 4 sprays a day like mentioned on the package. But from that i have some sideeffects like headache and libido reduction. Its not enormous, but scary nonetheless. Now i heard you mentioning microdosing. Since 2.275mg/ ml is still pretty high dosage, i think microdosing could work to reduce sideeffects and still have some visible gains. Also i want to mix it with minoxidil to enhance the positives! Now whats the rate i have to mix the existing Fynzur with a carrier to get results? What do you think? And what carrier is optimally used? Since i have sensitive skin i'd rather prefer destilled water to alcohol. Does that work too?
my doctor says that doesn’t work bc you need to activate the chemical compound in the fin pills through heat (which is what our stomach acid does when we take oral fin).
@@luckylarry88 my doctor says that doesn’t work bc you need to activate the chemical compound in the fin pills through heat (which is what our stomach acid does when we take oral fin).
I’ve tried topical finasteride with 8% minoxidil and 0.25% Finasteride and I’d say maybe like 4 months I have seen a noticeable difference in the crown and center area. So yes it does work. 😊 I’m hoping by the end of the year it’s gonna be even more substantial.
@@tonypower5625 Well if its 1mL total I'm assuming its 0.5mL on back crown and 0.5mL in front. You just get 0.5mL from dropper, start from the back and add droplets around and then start spreading it with your finger all around. Then you do the same with the front. To avoid getting your hair too greasy you can comb first with your hands, then use a comb for a little bit, wash it with soap, dry it, and comb again.
@@Sandeepbishnoi-wx5zb The only side effect I saw was slight shedding maybe a bit of irritation but nothing crazy and goes away. Otherwise I feel the same. You’re less likely to get any internal side effects going topical.
I started using the spray and it ended up in the ER with serious breathing problems and very serious water retention with blood pressure sky high! Told doc what I just started and he said stop, I did and within two days breathing was normal and I peep the extra water out. I am very disappointed because I wanted this to work.
From what I’ve researched that seems to be the right dose topically to get any hair growth benefit while drastically lowering any potential systemic absorption
Why don't you mention the OTHER study that discovered that it causes strokes? And by the way, topical application doesn't mean the substance won't be absorbed systemically. In fact there's a clear warning for pregnant women to not TOUCH finasteride pills because it was found that their baby could develop hypospadias and other issues.
There is no problem if it gets systemic. Side effects go away in 99% people after 4-6 weeks continued use. 80 million men use oral finasteride safely. Lowering dht won't cause any problems at all.
i use a natural anti-hairloss lotion of 100ml added with extra 5ml minoxidil and 0.1 ml topical finasteride , twice a day , with 5-6 drops from the lotion pump the bottle has , twice a day . Do you guys think thats a lot of finasteride? i never worried about it until now that i see all those different dosages etc.
Hi. I'm on oral fin and minoxidil with no side effects but also contineous hair loss. I will add topical fin. So which dose to use (I don't want to stop the oral).
Unfortunately there are diminishing returns with increased Finasteride usage so adding more even in the form of topical isn't going to make that much of a difference. Maybe Dutasteride would work better for you. Or it could be that you have a different form of hair loss that isn't androgenetic alopecia which would mean Fin and Dut wouldn't do you much good either way. How long have you been on your current regimen?
@khaledmohamed-tp4wx Same for me. I've been on oral Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for a year and still losing ground. I'm wondering if some people respond better to topical treatments.
@@wolves1980 I've heard Hims doesn't have the ideal blend and can cause the same amount of sides as oral. Im not sure if we have the perfect mixture on market yet
One does not need anything close to the 0.25% used in the study. Of course the drug will go systemic. By using anywhere from 0.01-0.02% topically you can get great results (been using this dose for months). Think about it for a second. By applying the low dose finasteride directly on the scalp, you are by passing the process by which the drug is processed in the body. Of course some men will get sides when half or more of their DHT is blocked. You also need to use the topical all over the scalp in order to halt hair loss.
Hi Mike, I'm also using a low dosage of topical fin (0.005% per ml x 2). I've been on this for two months now. At what month did you start to notice less hair fall especially in the shower? Thank you.
@@dubedition13 Hey man! Sorry for the late response. So around maybe a month into using the solution. Honestly, I am not sure if my dose percentage is correct though? Currently adding a quarter of a 1 mg finasteride pill (0.25%). This to a 60 ml solution, and apply 4 1 mg drop fulls.
@@MilesVPMUSIC Seems to be working I guess?! My hair still looks pretty good, just not sure my percentage of finasteride is correct though. Just experimenting now with different doses. Worth a shot though man!
I have used Oral finasteride 1mg daily and also 0,5mg daily, both times experienced horrible side effects such as insomnia, depression and loss of libido. I almost felt suicidal, as soon as I stopped it, it all went away in 5-7 days. Now I am using Topical finasteride 0,25% and experiencing NONE of those side effects. I assume the topical finasteride is absorbed in an insignificant amount into our blood stream to cause heavy side effects.
bro try to take. .05 mg of finasteride once a week, yes thats about 5% of a 1mg pill, take it once every 4-5 days. thats what i have been on zero side effects and full benefit of hair growth.
"finasteride is causing sexual differentiation in the fetus". So you are claiming that the rise of transgenders in the US is due to the use of finasteride...hmm...interesting, makes sense.
my serum dht was crushed by a 2.5% liposomal topical finasteride (7 month). So be careful about the dosage even with topical, there is systemic absorption
2.5 % of topical finasteride concentration is an enormous quantity of the drug applied to the scalp daily. It's like 25 mg for every ml of solution, so that's why serum DHT decreased so much. The solution described in the video has much less concentration of finasteride, to simplify is like 0.25 mg every 1 ml, 100 times less
@@sora96outthe solution described in the video if using 1ml would equate to 2.5mg oral fin. For the study they were applying 0.2 ml. 0.25% topical fin equates to 2.5mg per 1ml , it would need to be 0.025% per ml to equate to 0.25mg
Yea just do 0.5 oral once every other day for about 1-2 months , your body will become acclimated, then do 1mg once every other day , until you get down to 1mg everyday
Thanks, doc. Glad to see someone present placebo-controlled trial data. Do you have an opinion of the relative benefit of topical dutasteride vs top. finasteride, or have there been useful studies on top. dutasteride?
Lmao do some more research, don't just go and buy things after watching one video, topical isn't approved by FDA here in US, only small studies have been done. Watch Dr Linkov videos
@@boblully5053 understood. In that case (not medical advice), I have found great success in oral micro dosing. Like 0.25mg every day. Or even every other day seems to work for a certain subset of people.
Hi Andrea. A pertinent question I’ll break it down . Do I think it’s normal? Clearly it isn’t “normal”. Is it safe? The data we have gathered for over 30 years use of Finasteride use suggests that it is. But at the end of the day it comes to down to an individual to make that decision. I merely try and provide data to assist this decision that should be taken with close physician consultation. Hope this helps
Effectiveness wise, topical finasteride can't be compared with oral finasteride, considering the LONG-TERM roadmap of androgenetic alopecia. They may have similar effectiveness during for 1 year, but in the following years topical finasteride will be a trash, therefore is not long-term treatment medication.
Don’t buy $50/month topical stuff just make sure your min already has propylene glycol and alcohol in it for proper scalp absorption otherwise it’s much less useful (most of them already do)
@@nasssty284 no problem! That’s the one I use too it’s the best quality/price, but I use Mexican finasteride bc it’s insanely cheap like 1000 mg for $15
Finally
A reasonable TH-cam channel after Haircafe
Except for spreading misinformation already at the beginning of the video
Who needs anything after Haircafe
This guy has an agenda but the men who are all suffering from post finasteride syndrome feom topical do not. The numbers are rapidly increasing!!
Including what?
Right so my hair is a little thin on the crown and slightly receding at the temples but not too bad for a man rapidly closing in on 40. My sexual function is still prime time.
Just ordered some topical fin and mox at 0.05 finasteride is there a possibility I won't be able to fuck properly ever again applying topical hair treatments?
@@MrRorySteelworst decision you'll ever make , the trajectory of your life will completely change. Go-to moral medicine and there were men all suffering from topical finasteride. At you age you need to accept masculinity because your penis won't be the same and even worse your mental health will decline. It is what it is.
Even if chances are lower with topical finasteride, Post Finasteride Syndrome is still an issue, it doesn’t disprove that there aren’t benefits for hair growth but you are sacrificing your sexual health for a cosmetic benefit and the risks and benefits need to be informed to patients about this. If sexual function is not a big deal to a person, that’s fine, let the person take the hair growth medication, it’s not a guranteed side effect but there’s always a probability that it can happen and because PFS is an unsolved conditions that is currently incurable, we need to press for better informed consent and research for PFS to solve it so everyone can benefit.
Don't take it then if you're scared, but it's thé only way to stop hairloss,
@@espada9noveno no there’s many other ways, I’m actually fine with hairloss, I look great bald, very sexy idk why… I think most dudes look hella chad bald but we gotta do what we want and if you want to take finasteride that’s on you dog
@@JZGreengo oh yeah of course, shave your head IS the best way from far i agréé 👍
Personaly i'm not ready yet, i try finasteride if it doesnt work if i have sides ciao to my hairs x)
@@espada9noveno lol I hope it works for you, not everyone gets PFS but there’s research on it so there will be a solution for it one day
@@JZGreengo to be honest pfs is rare as hell and not even prove if i remember well. Even thé more regular sides effect a rares.
Few cases for more than 20 years on the market, among thousand and thousand person without anything..
It's useless to focus on these cases when you see numbers..
Also, there's no link for most of them between finasteride and these sides effects.
And these people, apparently, had issues before taking finasteride for most of them, so...
I Ask to two dermatologist face to face and they Never Saw/hear of a patient with that kind of sides effect.
Important, i know my main dermatologist since 10 years, and he's takinng finasteride since 20 years, so 😂😂
In short, don't worry about pfs
Does finasteride change gene expression?
In addition, finasteride alters gene expression, including upregulation of androgen receptors (AR), increased histone acetylation, and methylation of a host of receptors and enzymes that may impair dopaminergic signaling and other neurotransmitter receptors thus causing persistent or permanent adverse effects, ...
Yup. Libido was never the same again, it s been 4 years since I stop topical fin treatment. I m sure it is a dopaminergic pathway problem, since I examined all the other possible roots and all of them are fine
@@andbarbsrj supposedly 9-me-bc can help fix the dopaminergic system, I'm giving it a try soon and I'm also taking hcg it also helps with libido. Hope all gets better 🙏🏻
@@OptimizingSpirit thanks for the clue Bro. I tried hcg already, did not help with libido. Tried TRT, gave me lots of muscle, deeper voice, but still low libido. Only thing that improved a little was caber with proviron. That s why I m looking at dopamine. Unfortunately I live in Brazil, no 9mebc easily available here. Maybe I try PT 141 and some oxytocine Sub q, just to see how it goes. Wish you the best
@@andbarbsrjyour libido could be psychological issue, sometimes users can develop prolonged psychosexual anxiety.
@@OptimizingSpiritupdate??
i am wondering what is the best vehicle for the topical solution, pg, vg, a mix of those with alcohol, or which one is better. is there a study for that?
Minoxidil makes me super itchy so i take the oral pill each day. Where can i find a solution with only finasteride? Ive been looking for several weeks. ty
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@Trichogenics hi!! I currently use the Hims topical finesteride treatment spray!! I was wondering, could I use this in combination with micro needling?? And if so, what's the best depth? 1.5mm? Also, how long after I micro needle should I wait before applying the Finesteride spray? Like several hours? Or can I do it right after micro needling and re-cleaning the area? Thank you!!!
Only know from what i'vd read online but basicay you are supposed to dermaroll once a week at most and it's not reccomended to use any product after dermarolling.
And 1 to 1.5 microneedle is fine
Do you have side effects with topical fin? I used oral fin and I had many side effects. I am considering buying the topical one which is 5 times more expensive than the oral one. So would like to know if you have any side effects.
@@SEIMYUNGVACTRONCOLTD No, I've liked the Topical a lot so far. No side effects for me!
@@SEIMYUNGVACTRONCOLTD no side effects for me but barely been on it for about a month or two
Hi doc, dk if you reply to comments but ill ask anyways, how does finasteride (oral or topical) affect muscle gain in the gym? i ask this because having lower test means it would be harder to put on muscle right? not too sure.
Hi Ata. This is a great question. Technically finasteride shouldn’t hamper muscle gain. Because it will raise Testosterone levels slightly. Testosterone is more anabolic than DHT.
Your wrong and you Claim to be a doctor lol. Dht is much more potent at around 3 times more
@@Robkyle277 you should probably delete this if you still want to seem smart… DHT is more androgenic every clown knows that. But, Testosterone is more ANABOLIC. Ask any gym bro before you make uneducated comments.
@@trichogenics wait, does that mean it could possibly ASSIST with muscle growth? (Even if it’s 0.001% assistance?
@@WholesaleJewelleryAustralia it tehnically could but fin improwes test 10-20% (oral fin)
very informative
They are using too much finasteride in this study, I only use around 0,06%
Dht is not the root cause of hair loss. We don’t know what the root cause is yet…
How does topical finasteride mechanism works on the hair follicles ? Since Finasteride is a 5α-reductase inhibitor , Question is are there 5α-reductase around the hair follicles which stops the DHT conversion using topical finasteride?
Can someone put some light on this.
This is what always confused me that no one seems to be able to clearly answer. Some people cite that it treats hair loss right at the source, but that doesn't make sense to me. Unless the absorption is systemic, in other words, if the DHT is created elsewhere in the body then does it even matter if some of the 5AR + Testosterone conversion gets blocked at the hair follicle ?
Watch the video
@@fullcircle874Where does in the video speaks about how topical finasteride mechanism works on scalp? The Video is all about the "funded" case studies conducted on topical finastride vs oral. If you read my question carefully, until now no one has ever explain how topical mechanism works on the scalp. Does it really blocks DHT conversion right at the source of hair follicles? Are there 5-alpha-reductase enzymes at the hair follicles which stops the DHT conversion using topical? If the effect of topical works by systematic it doesn't matter then if you rub it on the scalp or on the butts.
@@user-kn1yg From what I read, DHT is produced in tissues like skin, prostate and only some portion is circulating in blood. Testosterone is an original component that gets converted to DHT locally in tissues. But I personally don't fully believe that this is the case in male balding pattern, because they found that only beard hair are sensitive to DHT and every other hair is not stimulated by DHT.
Does anyone know any pharmacies in the US that prescribe 0.25 topical fin? Or where to buy it? I can’t find it anywhere
Hair restoration websites like keeps have it for $50/month which is a scam. Take 15 mg fin pills and combine them with 60 ml minoxidil and use that instead it’s the same thing
The only one thats different is liposomal topical finasteride but that’s hard to find
Try hims bro they ship its 0.3% tho
@@amaze8036 it’s also 50 dollars or something crazy which is way too much
@@pimas11my doctor says that doesn’t work bc you need to activate the chemical in the fin pills through heat (which is what our stomach acid does when we take oral fin)
something to think about...u think your videos would go further without the vulgar language?
great video, tx
First thank yall from making this video. I've tried this from hims, but I think I still got side effects. Been about a month since I quick. Is it possible to be permanent like oral.
Side note ive been on oral on and off for about 3 years. Always the side effects came and went away when discontinued. Just didn't know what about tropical being permanent
Permanent sides are extremely rare, however it probably wouldn’t matter if it’s topical or oral. They both get absorbed systemically, albeit topical a bit less depending on the amount you apply and the concentration you use. Hope this helps, and thanks for the support 🙏🏻
Where was the part of the study that shows it lowers side effects?
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0,2 is too much
I guess I'd rather be bald than not having a hard rock rod for my wife.
Nothing better than making video on latest research ...gives me new hopes
Could one alternate between topical and oral finasteride depending on the day? Just thinking if a person cannot for some reason apply the solution on a given day, could they take a pill instead?
Dude, this is top notch. Your delievery, you dont babble for 30 minutes. Right to the point, short and sweet. You know what the people want to hear. This is how a youtube video should be. And also very transparent of you, to show that the study can have some bias.
Topical fin, 0.5ml 0.2% (0.25ml twice daily) with micro needling at 1.5mm once a week, minoxidil +tretinoin twice daily has given me some regrowth after about two months use, and I am pretty far gone.
Only small amount of it actually gets absorbed
How far gone were u? want to try... atm norwood 6/7. Very upsetting. Tried topical minox and got side effects so stopped. Rolling & using other natural sort of stuff atm, but no real regrowth, very minimal, topical fin hopefully no sides?
Any side effects?
@@waffen7408you have side effects from topical min? What kind of side effects?
omg that takes so much effort and stress lol...
but what if you use diluted topical finasteride with a dosage of 0.2mg/1ml. that would mean you'd stil get the 0.2 mg daily but just a larger surface area to cover right?
it means 0,2 % of finasteride.....so half pg solvent and half topical finasteride with 0,2% give it to you for 1ml =1mg of finasteride....
Over 50,,,been using topical 0.3% and 6% topical minoxidil. My hair has undergone a tremendous change within 6 months. From a Norwood 3 and getting worse, to a now Norwood 2 and improving. My hair is MUCH thicker, the hairline has improved, and a small bald spot on my crown has filled in. I now get compliments on my hair.
What worries me is that they say after 2 years minoxidil stops working
Do you feel like the topical is giving you any sexual side effects (reduced sex drive/performance)?
@@thomasjefferson6334 none
@@thomasjefferson6334 but the finasteride does the bulk of the work
bro I'm using it from tomorrow
I have few questions pls pls help me out
1) how to use it like any head wash and apply? Once is enough or twice is for sure ??
2) any sides effects will come due to it? As like as oral. I m asking bcoz it is on scalp right not much like oral so any effects?
3) morr f5% brand i am using how long does shedding phase will be and do we look bald while shedding
4) best shampoo for it?
5) any suggestion will be greatly appreciated
Great video. Can you make a video about topical dutasteride please? Thank you.
This would be awesome. I saw an entry in a forum where a guy had great success with dut mesotherapy - didnt go nearly as systemic due to higher molecular weight. Would love to hear if it works that way for everyone
So .25% is 2.5 mg/ml and if they applied .2 ml that is .5 mg finasteride.
@ 60 don't care if the poker aint poppin , no interest in chasing beaver , no drama , no sun burn on my head . the depression is interesting yet the world is depressing so that's a wash . would like to leave this world with a big red affro!!!
Topical finasteride is hands down so far the best topical to stop hair loss. Microdosing video looking forward to it.
what product u recommend?
Best topic but l'ESS effective than oral finasteride from far, you have to keep that in mind
I always wanted to learn more about alternatives cause of bloody sides! I back in the day used minoxidal and yes definitely a pain in the arse! LoL but oral fin is bad for penis unfortunately 😭 so been off for over a week now and after taking for three years I'm kinda scared and dunno what to do! I am young and very much Care about my overall health and I'm a man who wants to have normal sexual functioning. Should I do vitamins, shampoo's or is topical fin best thing? Thanks for the advice guys and good luck and have a great day 😁👍
@@jerryschaefer7178 i dont understand, did you try oral finasteride ?
@jerryschaefer7178 Your a man who wants to have a normal sex life 😂 who don't? Lol
I was on topical for a month to see if it work. I think it was mainly the minoxidil I used as a solvent but now my hairline is really thick. I say if you’re using topical minoxidil as a treatment, why not crush some finasteride pills and pour it into the mix. Now you’re getting minoxidil to regrow and fin will keep the hair there as long as it can.
Only been doing 1ml a day with 0.025.
Side effects from stopping Oral fin decrease in a few days for me. libido was stronger, my muscles looked way more full and it look as if I had a constant pump, visions became sharper, and also anxiety decrease, and weight loss is way easier to drop and muscles puts on easy.
Both oral fin and oral minoxidil both really fucking suck. Is either limp dick or
Heart problems. Can’t believe they’re still selling us these ancient products that we had to resort to switching from oral to topical because of the nasty sides.
Pyrilutamide looks really promising and the sides are low. Can’t be FDA approved any sooner.
Side effects don't just vanish in days after you stop fin. Fin circulates in blood for months after your last dose. What you're describing is a classic case of placebo. "Muscles look bigger in days after stopping fin". Relax.
Hey bro, any update on how it going thus far? I’m trying a topical version, but 5 times lower than your dose. Never used oral.
How’s it going?
Clearly placebo effect. Only 2% get side effects from oral fin.
@davidcavill1518 hello! Can you update regarding your progress.
0.25% ? There are several videos on here saying it was a 0.025% solution
I have a receding hair line from years of heavy long hair, should I take the oral or topical Finasteride?
I can't answer which one is better , but i strongly suggest to try Microneedling for 3 reasons , its cheap one $8 blade will last you about 4 months , Convenient no need to see a doctor only takes about 3 minutes a week , and third it works
It still seeps into the blood! You gotta have the right percentage which has to be at the low low range!
Great video! Great summary!
0,2 ml is a joke...as a person who use topical 5ARI for 10 years a can only say that the volume of the solution is ridiculous...did they study the effects on 1 square cm of head or what? A study designed for a thesis, have no doubt.
Both myself and many people I know have the same side effects after topical as after tablets, end of story.
I totally agree with you 0.2 ml very small amount . My main problem is my crown
if i just apply the 0.2 to the crown i would get a receding hair line
If you read the study, they used a spray bottle with a cone attached to the nozzle to make sure all of the spray is directed to the head. Each spray was 0.05 mL and depending on coverage needs, allowed up to 4 sprays. If you are applying 1 mL with a dropper, then you are applying a lot more than what was studied. The point of the study seems to be that with a protocol designed to use 20% of the normal topical dosage, similar hair growth can be achieved with a lot less sides.
I'm getting incredible growth with just NAC alone. I had given up doing anything after the side effect of durasteride. I blood in my urine, ejaculate and no sex drive left. Stopped using anything for 3 years. Then i started using NAC for my pancreas and within a week i had more hair growth than what i got from my whole 2 years on durasteride. Plus my labido was finally back but i think that might of been from the vitamin K2+D3 i started using at the same time.
whats nac? and how can i purchase
@supakid628 N-Acetylcysteine. It's a really powerful antioxidant. It's used for lots of things, the liver, the pancreas, the lungs, paracetamol overdose and heaps more. I buy it online, no script necessary. I buy it from and Australian company but I've seen it on Amazon and other places too. Just google NAC supplement.
@@supakid628 N-Acetylcysteine
@supakid628 I keep trying to respond but my response keeps getting deleted. So just google NAC supplement
@@supakid628I didn't know either, so I googled it jusr now: N-Acetyl Cysteine
the side effects of finasteride are rare lmao
you maybe correct men forget or don't realize aging is the main Culprit to decrease sex drive
it's the price you have to pay for cheating the nature and playing with hormones, thats how i think about it, im willing to take it.
Yes only 40%
I wouldn't be so confident claiming that DHT is the root cause of AGA.
Correct 💯👍
Can I get a link to this study?
Thank you so much for this video! Easy to watch, friendly and charismatic personality and great outlining of the pros and cons of the drug and the study.
4:35 Or..conversely, delivering treatment directly to organ (skin) is more efficient.
0.25% is a ridiculous dose. You are applying 5mg of Finasteride as most people need 2ml thus 0.01% or 0.025% max for Topical Finasteride and you can even use it every other day. So 0.25mg topically EOD will reduce roughly 25% serum DHT. Quite negligible.
Just startrd topical fin made from glaxal base and crushed pills, 4 days in and my hair literally already beat a plateaued length. No sides yet but i had very slight pfs from oral fin, still have sides since alnost a year but its nothing much and worth the hair. Hopefully i literally fix my hair with this and get no sides randomly
Is it better to mix 0.2 ml of topical finasteride with minoxidil?
Are there any studies on results of mixing those both solutions? Will it give less results? Or same? Or even better?
Minoxidil will definitely assist in hair growth too. Many formulations have these mixed together. I cannot comment on their effectiveness however i see no reason why they shouldn’t work. But if you want you can use 2 different solutions. One Topical finasteride, and one topical minoxidil.
@@trichogenics on the german market there is only a high% of topical finasteride available. Is there another solution to mix my 0,1 ml of finasteride to make it more in order to apply it better on the whole scalp? I don't want to use minor yet to see gains come from the finasteride solution and not the minoxidil. I would be grateful for a response Thx
sir, actually my name is abhishek my age is now 17 years 9 months and my height is like 178 cm. My dad is 5.10' my question is actually I had hair fall since 1 year. I decided to use topical minoxidil at for 6 months and I didn't find results, so I moved to topical finasteride 0.1 percentage with 5 percentage. Now my hairline is so so good. My biggest question is does this finasteride and minoxidil effect my height? Any hormonal damage? About testosterone? I am getting headache sir. please reply.
'so I moved to topical finasteride 0.1 percentage with 5 percentage'
Be extremely careful with your dosage. The dosage used in the study is 0,25%, but that is quite a bit; I use 0,01% (1-2ml a day).
'My biggest question is does this finasteride and minoxidil effect my height?'
You are almost an adult, so I dont think you will grow anymore. You can't shrink from it in any case.
'Any hormonal damage? About testosterone?'
Possibly, yes. If you experience side-effects, lower the dosage until you dont experience side effects anymore. Finasteride lowers DHT production, which is hormonal. You can experience erectile dysfunction, pain in scrotum, head ache, etc. I dont think it lowers your testosteron though (it might slightly increase it).
@@v.5442 brother at age of 17 I used topical minoxidil and finastorid okay. I m feeling now because as for scientifically reason at age of 17 u will grow if we use minoxidil or finastorid.. now past 4 weeks onwards I stopped using that. My hair become so strong.. and my age is 17 years 10 months.. still 2 months may be 18 years also I can grow If I take good nutrition and vitamins and mainly exercises.. don't loose hope. My honest opinion don't use it man.. by like that
How do you get 0,1
@@filimonboss22 in india we have pharmaceutical companies that sell topical finasteride
When I was 20 I tried oral fin for about a week and shot a blank… never tried it again. Now at 24 thinning has become more noticeable and I have been using topical for 2 weeks with no sides like before. Maybe my semen is a little more water but fuck shit seems fine to me.
I'm using Min + fin topical mix for around 7 weeks and something positive seems to be happening, also no hairfall as such.
Hey bro what's the disage pls tell me
Any sides at all?
(Please like then unlike my comment so I get a notification you responded
Where to buy online?
Hemia cosmetics offers various %
@@UKrAd3N " Various" percentages doesn't = better efficacy or result though, we know this from the many studies done using hairloss topicals.
Can l take topical finasteride three times a week ?
Available Topical Finasteride has a dosage that is to high, the DHT Levels with 0,25% at 1ml are around 70%.
You would nee a solution of about 0,01% at 1ml to have close to 0% affection of your DHT Levels.
You only want the DHT Levels from your scalp to be dropped, but not the whole body.
Topical Dutasteride is much better at this
Topical finasteride goes systemic.
It effects the entire body.
@@SmashBrosBrawlit's clearly not enough compare to the oral form
@@espada9noveno right, but it has to be at super low micro dosages.
My side effects went away after going to a 0.05mg topical solution.
But if you do high dosage, like 1mg, you may as well take the pill because it'll have the same effect to your serum DHT
@@SmashBrosBrawlwhere did u buy 0.05 mg topical finasteride it's not available anywhere
Theoretically would potential side effects such as NAFLD and type 2 DM be less likely??
I need to send this to my fiance
Do it!
This level will def go systemic. Study even states this. Get serum dht checked before and after
I use
topical Minoxidil @ 5%
Topical finasteride (0.25) with 2.5% minoxidil
Oral minoxidil 2.5 mg
All 1 x a day, holy smokes after 3 months I see huge hair thickening, my hair loss was extremely minor, I see some growth in the sides and top of my hairline with was not receding, my worst area was my crown, a small 2” diameter thin patch slightly off my swirl, wasn’t a bald spot it was more a thin spot. Its now shrinking and filling in big time now
I also use Sandalwood oil, Rose oil and caster oil with rosemary and lavender sometimes.
With micro-needling and Laser LED comb red light on scalp.
Going to add as much stuff with my stack. Might also get DHT reducing pills
Wouldn't DHT-reducing pills be oral finasteride?
Hi there @Trichogenics
I use fynzur (topical finasterid of 2.275 mg/ ml) since like 10 days. I use 2 to 4 sprays a day like mentioned on the package. But from that i have some sideeffects like headache and libido reduction. Its not enormous, but scary nonetheless.
Now i heard you mentioning microdosing. Since 2.275mg/ ml is still pretty high dosage, i think microdosing could work to reduce sideeffects and still have some visible gains. Also i want to mix it with minoxidil to enhance the positives!
Now whats the rate i have to mix the existing Fynzur with a carrier to get results? What do you think? And what carrier is optimally used? Since i have sensitive skin i'd rather prefer destilled water to alcohol. Does that work too?
fynzur ist viel zu hoch dosiert da kannst du auch gleich die tablette nehmen und 18ml für 75euro ist auch einfach scam
Does your PSA go down with topical finadteride
.2ml is essentially nothing… choking the chicken produces around 5ml
What about the risk of severe(high risk) prostate cancer on the long term ?
💈 Topical flutimide in minoxidil is probably safer and more effective 👍
What if people take 0.25mg fin a day instead of 1mg?
I'm 48 year old Lady and suffering from androgenetic alopecia so can i use topical finesteride?
Check with a doctor
Issues with transference do they exist? I have small kids at home
Well explained doc..but what about crushed fin tablets can they be applied topically as a solution?
Wtf lmao.
Yes mix it into minidoxil, there are plenty of video showing how.
my doctor says that doesn’t work bc you need to activate the chemical compound in the fin pills through heat (which is what our stomach acid does when we take oral fin).
@@luckylarry88 my doctor says that doesn’t work bc you need to activate the chemical compound in the fin pills through heat (which is what our stomach acid does when we take oral fin).
I’ve tried topical finasteride with 8% minoxidil and 0.25% Finasteride and I’d say maybe like 4 months I have seen a noticeable difference in the crown and center area. So yes it does work. 😊 I’m hoping by the end of the year it’s gonna be even more substantial.
How you apply this solution to your scalp???...1 ml from a dropper ??? Thanks
@@tonypower5625 Well if its 1mL total I'm assuming its 0.5mL on back crown and 0.5mL in front. You just get 0.5mL from dropper, start from the back and add droplets around and then start spreading it with your finger all around. Then you do the same with the front. To avoid getting your hair too greasy you can comb first with your hands, then use a comb for a little bit, wash it with soap, dry it, and comb again.
Did you faced any side effects
@@Sandeepbishnoi-wx5zb The only side effect I saw was slight shedding maybe a bit of irritation but nothing crazy and goes away. Otherwise I feel the same. You’re less likely to get any internal side effects going topical.
Hey, so what is your overall application? Do you use any other meds or vitamins, micro needling?
....too late for me.
Why?
@@BudaMac
Slick
Only .2 ml's of topical? How is that possible? That is like 5 drops.
Hi, is topical finasteride causes infertility in men?
But what where they meassuring? You say hair growth, but in what way?
I started using the spray and it ended up in the ER with serious breathing problems and very serious water retention with blood pressure sky high! Told doc what I just started and he said stop, I did and within two days breathing was normal and I peep the extra water out. I am very disappointed because I wanted this to work.
Lmfao 😂 this has nothing to do with finasteride.
@@mauriciomoreira8158 He might mean Minoxidil but i doubt that from topical, maybe oral, these kids are just spamming shit on the net
I take 0.005% of topical finasteride
From where you buy it? What is the name?
From what I’ve researched that seems to be the right dose topically to get any hair growth benefit while drastically lowering any potential systemic absorption
@@OldboyWOWhims or manual or sons
Still Devastated by Topical Minoxidil...just takes few days longer than the pill to feel like I'm dying !
have u recovered?
Why don't you mention the OTHER study that discovered that it causes strokes? And by the way, topical application doesn't mean the substance won't be absorbed systemically. In fact there's a clear warning for pregnant women to not TOUCH finasteride pills because it was found that their baby could develop hypospadias and other issues.
There is no problem if it gets systemic. Side effects go away in 99% people after 4-6 weeks continued use. 80 million men use oral finasteride safely.
Lowering dht won't cause any problems at all.
@@milenavidmar2733 Pregnant touching it once, huge problem. Man swallowing it daily, no problem. Nothing suspicious here.
i use a natural anti-hairloss lotion of 100ml added with extra 5ml minoxidil and 0.1 ml topical finasteride , twice a day , with 5-6 drops from the lotion pump the bottle has , twice a day . Do you guys think thats a lot of finasteride? i never worried about it until now that i see all those different dosages etc.
0.2ml finasteride is 2mg a day which tbh is a lot. Apply it only once a day as minoxidil has a half life of 21 hours.
6:45 So If I get my woman pregnat, then I should stop using it for a year?
Why if woman doesnt use it?
i think what he means don't let the topical form when it's still wet not to contact the woman in anyway
how to know if you are sensitive to finasteride before taking it
great vid
wonder who's paying this actor
Damn amazing video, thank you so much
Emh
Great research here
Thank you
@@trichogenics what is the best quality topical finasteride?
Remember with oral finasteride the absorption will be effected
Can't find topical finasteride in france unfortunately
Make your own... I did.
What about the effects on brain 🧠
i wonder that myself especially if someone going to do it for the rest of their lives
Hi. I'm on oral fin and minoxidil with no side effects but also contineous hair loss. I will add topical fin. So which dose to use (I don't want to stop the oral).
Unfortunately there are diminishing returns with increased Finasteride usage so adding more even in the form of topical isn't going to make that much of a difference. Maybe Dutasteride would work better for you. Or it could be that you have a different form of hair loss that isn't androgenetic alopecia which would mean Fin and Dut wouldn't do you much good either way. How long have you been on your current regimen?
You are going through a shed look up haircafe
@khaledmohamed-tp4wx Same for me. I've been on oral Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for a year and still losing ground. I'm wondering if some people respond better to topical treatments.
Finasteride is not the only one! Dutasteride actually works better.
I’d rather take topical finasteride than dutasteride pill
@@ari-jv all types of dht blockers will completely cuck you.
@@antoneckhart4010 Its BS, i started Saw Palmetto a few weeks ago and it gave me huge boners 😆
Where are you all getting your topical fin from?
Hims manual sons any of these mate I've been using it for 1and half years slowed down my hair loss that's about it but might be different for others
@@wolves1980 I've heard Hims doesn't have the ideal blend and can cause the same amount of sides as oral. Im not sure if we have the perfect mixture on market yet
One does not need anything close to the 0.25% used in the study. Of course the drug will go systemic. By using anywhere from 0.01-0.02% topically you can get great results (been using this dose for months). Think about it for a second. By applying the low dose finasteride directly on the scalp, you are by passing the process by which the drug is processed in the body. Of course some men will get sides when half or more of their DHT is blocked. You also need to use the topical all over the scalp in order to halt hair loss.
Hi Mike, I'm also using a low dosage of topical fin (0.005% per ml x 2). I've been on this for two months now.
At what month did you start to notice less hair fall especially in the shower? Thank you.
@@MilesVPMUSIC It's only been two months so I don't see any difference yet. I'll keep you posted in the coming months.
@@MilesVPMUSIC ya i heard too that .025% is a good dosage. if in a couple more months i dont see any result with .005%, i plan to up it also
@@dubedition13 Hey man! Sorry for the late response. So around maybe a month into using the solution. Honestly, I am not sure if my dose percentage is correct though? Currently adding a quarter of a 1 mg finasteride pill (0.25%). This to a 60 ml solution, and apply 4 1 mg drop fulls.
@@MilesVPMUSIC Seems to be working I guess?! My hair still looks pretty good, just not sure my percentage of finasteride is correct though. Just experimenting now with different doses. Worth a shot though man!
thank you
Can you do both for better results?
I wouldn’t recommend doing both!
Brilliant, Dr Asi 👌
Thank you!
I have used Oral finasteride 1mg daily and also 0,5mg daily, both times experienced horrible side effects such as insomnia, depression and loss of libido. I almost felt suicidal, as soon as I stopped it, it all went away in 5-7 days. Now I am using Topical finasteride 0,25% and experiencing NONE of those side effects. I assume the topical finasteride is absorbed in an insignificant amount into our blood stream to cause heavy side effects.
Can you tell me how you apply that concentration to yours scalp??...from a dropper...like 1 ml per day??. THANKS
bro try to take. .05 mg of finasteride once a week, yes thats about 5% of a 1mg pill, take it once every 4-5 days. thats what i have been on zero side effects and full benefit of hair growth.
I use topical finasteride 0.025% three times a week.
Are you using 1 ml daily at that concentration of topical finasteride of 0.25%??? Thanks
@@tonypower5625 l use 0.025% topical finasteride three times a week not daily.
"finasteride is causing sexual differentiation in the fetus". So you are claiming that the rise of transgenders in the US is due to the use of finasteride...hmm...interesting, makes sense.
The sides are still there with topical, loss of libido is pretty strong still. 0.5ml per dose
Bro your does is way to high opt for like 0.1%
@@chunchunmaru9482how can i make it so low
my serum dht was crushed by a 2.5% liposomal topical finasteride (7 month). So be careful about the dosage even with topical, there is systemic absorption
2.5 % of topical finasteride concentration is an enormous quantity of the drug applied to the scalp daily. It's like 25 mg for every ml of solution, so that's why serum DHT decreased so much. The solution described in the video has much less concentration of finasteride, to simplify is like 0.25 mg every 1 ml, 100 times less
@@sora96outthe solution described in the video if using 1ml would equate to 2.5mg oral fin. For the study they were applying 0.2 ml. 0.25% topical fin equates to 2.5mg per 1ml , it would need to be 0.025% per ml to equate to 0.25mg
Did you DHT level return to normal after a few months?
@@James_18739 didn’t check since then, no sides. I should check
Don't take this people. The doc is on pharma payroll.
Fin was backlashed by pharma for a long time. All hairless drugs barely made fda.
As much as big pharma sucks, finasteride is not one of its money makers.
When using topical finasteride, I feel perfectly normal. On oral finasteride, I felt chemically castrated!!!
@@huntergreen1988
Where did u get the topical fin at?
@@huntergreen1988 biologically we are unique so not everyone gets issues but many do and when they happen, they can be debilitating or long lasting
Yea just do 0.5 oral once every other day for about 1-2 months , your body will become acclimated, then do 1mg once every other day , until you get down to 1mg everyday
Thanks, doc. Glad to see someone present placebo-controlled trial data. Do you have an opinion of the relative benefit of topical dutasteride vs top. finasteride, or have there been useful studies on top. dutasteride?
Its not the only medication. Dutasteride works as well and better
Thank you for your video and it's content ... What topical finasteride should I buy ???
Lmao do some more research, don't just go and buy things after watching one video, topical isn't approved by FDA here in US, only small studies have been done. Watch Dr Linkov videos
Fda is a joke
Topical finasteride is trash I lost hair going to topical
I think the specific formulation is extremely important.
@@trichogenics I’ve tried from everywhere happy head , hims compounded 0.025
@@boblully5053 so the formulation in the study was 0.25 %, which is 10x more concentrated than 0.025%. Perhaps this is the reason
@@trichogenics it was 0.2 ml of 0.25 with is =0.025 which is what I used but it didn’t work and for many others didnt
@@boblully5053 understood. In that case (not medical advice), I have found great success in oral micro dosing. Like 0.25mg every day. Or even every other day seems to work for a certain subset of people.
So for You is it safe and normal to crush dht levels about 35%??
Hi Andrea. A pertinent question I’ll break it down .
Do I think it’s normal? Clearly it isn’t “normal”.
Is it safe? The data we have gathered for over 30 years use of Finasteride use suggests that it is. But at the end of the day it comes to down to an individual to make that decision. I merely try and provide data to assist this decision that should be taken with close physician consultation.
Hope this helps
It's not. Don't let them lie to you. Thousands of men across the country are suffering from side effects lasting years from finasteride.
@@marshalldockery4482I’m one of them!!
Effectiveness wise, topical finasteride can't be compared with oral finasteride, considering the LONG-TERM roadmap of androgenetic alopecia.
They may have similar effectiveness during for 1 year, but in the following years topical finasteride will be a trash, therefore is not long-term treatment medication.
after that you might switch to oral or ad an anti-androgen to that
how so exactly?
This could be true. Unfortunately we do not have quality long term data that I am aware of, that can prove or disprove this statement.
Why would topical fin be less effective long term vs oral? Any studies that prove that?
This statement is not backed by the science. Why would it stop working?
Thanks for the video doc. can we mix topical minoxidil with crushed finasteride tablets and apply it on our head?
Hey this is what I and many others did and it works perfectly fine
Don’t buy $50/month topical stuff just make sure your min already has propylene glycol and alcohol in it for proper scalp absorption otherwise it’s much less useful (most of them already do)
Also start at 15mg fin/60ml min = 0.025 concentration
@@pimas11 thanks for the reply
@@nasssty284 no problem! That’s the one I use too it’s the best quality/price, but I use Mexican finasteride bc it’s insanely cheap like 1000 mg for $15