Finasteride

OneOfThem Stumbled

So I'm sure that there have been questions about Finasteride before, but I want to know if anyone has ever used topical (external) finasteride? It is a much more recent product, and doesn't have the same side effects as oral Finasteride.

I'm assuming a prescription would be required either way, though I'm not sure how you could go about getting one in these lockdown days.

jmlad2020

Does it even exist? I don't even think the FDA has approved it. Google certainly doesn't easily come up with any products.

TheBoyConor

I have used a topical preparation of finasteride and minoxidil since 2018. It does work. I have ran out or gotten lazy with it a few times and I notice increased shedding and a strong itch after a few weeks. I have not had side effects, none that i've noticed anyway.
And no I am not going to tell anyone how I have come to have it.

HGVRHKYY

TheBoyConor wrote: »

I have used a topical preparation of finasteride and minoxidil since 2018. It does work. I have ran out or gotten lazy with it a few times and I notice increased shedding and a strong itch after a few weeks. I have not had side effects, none that i've noticed anyway.
And no I am not going to tell anyone how I have come to have it.

Even in PM? Why not?

TheBoyConor

Because we far as I'm aware, such products have not been approved for use in the eu. So I couldn't in good conscience be facilitating the use of pharmaceutical products that are essentially illegal.

Wibbs

TheBoyConor wrote: »

Because we far as I'm aware, such products have not been approved for use in the eu.

Good point. Thread closed.