Dry flakes from topical fin use
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/26/2025

    At a glance
    In this side effect report post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.025% 2x daily a little over a month
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 8% 2x daily a little over a month
    💧 Retinoic Acid (topical) 0.01% 2x daily a little over a month
    💧 Hydrocortisone (topical) 1% 2x daily a little over a month
    the tone is 😞 negative with starting to see results.

    Other terms

    The user is experiencing white flakes and a greasy look from using a topical solution containing 0.025% finasteride, 8% minoxidil, 0.01% retinoic acid, and 1% hydrocortisone. Suggestions include reducing application frequency, using a brush to clean the scalp, and considering alcohol-free alternatives.
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