Alcohol Free Minoxidil? Azaleic Acid added?
    5/30/2017

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Azelaic Acid →

    acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% inconsistently a few years
    💊 Finasteride (oral) recently started
    💧 Azelaic Acid (topical) 15%
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    The user is experiencing a burning sensation from using minoxidil and is considering trying an alcohol-free version with added azelaic acid. They are also using finasteride and seeking reliable, low-cost alternatives for minoxidil.
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