Advice on homemade / DIY topical finasteride? Treatment 9/8/2025
The conversation is about making homemade topical finasteride by crushing pills and mixing them with ethanol and propylene glycol or minoxidil. Users discuss sourcing options and share experiences with DIY solutions.
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