Can use olive oil instead of PG (propylene glycol) or glycerin in topical finasteride preparation?
Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/11/2024
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A user asked if olive oil can replace propylene glycol or glycerin in topical finasteride preparation. Another user advised against it, suggesting MCT oil instead due to olive oil's potential to worsen dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
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