Hair transplant diary (ongoing)

Deadwards.com · 12-02-2026 10:54AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124227575#Comment_124227575

I take oral Fin at a dosage of 1.25mg Monday, Wednesday, Friday. I previously took 1mg daily. No side effects at either dosage and no sign of loss at the lower dosage. My brother used topical fin / min combo from minoxidilmax and I feel he has continued to lose hair albeit at a reduced rate. I guess if people are using fin it is a personal decision or even worth trying regimes to see which they respond best with.

GalaxyRyder · 20-02-2026 10:46PM

Ethanol is elusive to actually find, apparently you can buy stupidly high strength alcohol called Spirytus?

I can get PG at the vape shop.

But I took the plunge earlier and dosed 1/6th of a 1 mg pill, orally.

Last time I tried this I got horrid throbbing of the 'nads.

So far, I feel just fine.

I still have all my hair, it's just thinning.

It would be amazing if I could get full thickness back.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 02-03-2026 08:26AM

I am using topical minoxidil at the moment but recently got a cat and it seems to be pretty much fatal if they ingest it, which is freaking me out.

I want to move to an oral solution. How are people getting oral minoxidil, Via their GP? I can get a prescription of oral fin from laya too so that's an option. Seems to have potentially severe side effects but might be worth a shot.

EltonJohn69 · 02-03-2026 08:46AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124277448#Comment_124277448

sons has started selling 2.5mg oral minox

suave.4u · 02-03-2026 01:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124277477#Comment_124277477

This is very good news, thanks for sharing.
Now there is no need to go to Dr Nel every couple of months to pay Eur 60 just to write the prescription.
Both fin and oral min can be obtained from Sons instead.

Dr.Winston O'Boogie · 02-03-2026 02:20PM

When I go onto Son I can't seem to find the option to buy just oral minoxidil? I can see packages with oral fin and minox only?

Landers11 · 13-03-2026 10:00AM

Anyone change over to dutasteride from finasteride and seeing better hair gains?

suave.4u · 13-03-2026 08:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124308676#Comment_124308676

want to, but can't find Dut anywhere in ireland. Do you have any links?

Landers11 · 18-03-2026 09:20AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124310160#Comment_124310160

No but I am sure your GP could prescibe it?

mrcheez · 18-03-2026 11:40AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124320931#Comment_124320931

AI to the rescue...seems perhaps hair clinics are better for the prescription than your doctor, though always worth a try...

Dutasteride is not licensed for hair loss in Ireland or the UK, but some dermatologists and hair clinics prescribe it off‑label for androgenetic alopecia.

Specialist dermatology clinics in Ireland explicitly mention dutasteride dosing for hair conditions, so arranging a consult with a dermatologist or dedicated hair clinic is often more effective than a routine GP for this indication.

Some Irish/EEA online doctor services focus on male hair loss; they may offer finasteride routinely and dutasteride only after specialist review, if at all.

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