CuriousAboutHairs

IMO, either approach is fine though I personally prefer reducing the dosage per day.

I have ordered this formulation but would mostly be microdosing this (as Melvin mentioned) considering this is a 2.5% concentration.

Compared to what ? Don't think he mentioned this if I remember correctly...

Thanks for sharing! I haven't ever taken finasteride before but am strongly considering starting with topical.

Honestly, even microdosing .5ml or .25ml seems a lot with this concentration assuming 10% absorption. Maybe microdosing and using alternate days might be a possible solution.

Yeah, I see your point. Just was looking forward to start with lower dosage. Are you ordering this ?

Update: Didn't really get a satisfying answer from Xyon. They just said it wouldn't be correct to follow the above calculations for topical solution. Honestly, I was hoping this to be a 0.25% solution considering most studies were done on that concentration. 2.5% seems a bit tooooo high. Unfortunately, will give it a pass as I have not received a satisfactory answer on such a high concentration dose. Just curious, anyone else thinking of trying this ?

I meant it hasn't yet been answered by Xyon though I would be extremely happy if someone here can help clarify. I had posted the same question to their dermatologist.

It seems to be available on a limited basis right now. I had mailed them as you said and received an email with further instructions from them. (Do check your spam!!) Though my doubt on the dosage has not yet been answered

Watched the interview and it was quite interesting. I am extremely hopeful about this new topical finasteride formulation. Went on the website and checked. It seems to be a 2.5% finasteride gel. Even with a single application of 1ml per day and a 10% systemic absorption, wouldn't this be equivalent to 2.5mg of finasteride being absorbed systemically ? Am I missing something ?

@Shifty how is your progress with topical finasteride from forhims ? I am thinking of starting the same and would appreciate any help. Also, I was told 6 sprays but I am not sure of the quantity in ml that 6 sprays correspond to. Any idea ? Thanks!

Did you get side effects from topical ?

Are you going with topical or oral finasteride provided by hims ?

Sorry, I am new and still learning here. Is .1% topical dutasteride better than .1% formulation of finasteride ? I see topical finasteride is available on forhims.com (not sure if there are other online pharmacies ad well) This is my first comment. Sorry, if I am missing some protocol here