Assistance on homemade topical finasteride regimen please? 12/19/2023
User has maintained hairline with minoxidil for 8 years but now seeks to add topical finasteride due to increased hair loss. They request advice on making a homemade finasteride solution, including ingredient recommendations and optimal percentages for ethanol and glycerin.
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Minoxidil with alcohol and propylene glycol was more effective than non-alcohol versions, and RU58841 worked best in a non-water-based solution. Oral finasteride showed better results than topical, despite side effects; microneedling and tretinoin worsened hair loss, and PRP was only helpful when younger.
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Switching to a DIY topical finasteride solution using ethanol, glycerin, and distilled water instead of propylene glycol for a gentler application. Users report positive results with both DIY solutions and a low PG minoxidil and finasteride product from India.
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A user allergic to propylene glycol seeks alternatives for a DIY topical finasteride solution, considering glycerin or glycerol-based vehicles. Another user suggests a recipe using propanediol, DMSO, MCT oil, and peppermint oil, incorporating minoxidil, dutasteride, and finasteride.
community Best way to go about making a DIY topical fin for someone who's allergic to PG?
The conversation discusses creating a DIY topical finasteride solution for someone allergic to propylene glycol, with suggestions to use glycerin or a glycerol-based vehicle instead. The user also mentions using foam minoxidil.
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A user is asking if they can make topical finasteride using just water or isopropyl alcohol, as they don't have access to minoxidil or other ingredients. They have 1mg finasteride pills and are seeking advice on how to use them topically.
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