Has anyone in Germany gotten topical finasteride custom-compounded by a pharmacy? Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/27/2025
The conversation is about obtaining custom-compounded topical finasteride in Germany due to side effects from oral finasteride. The user seeks a lower concentration solution separate from minoxidil, and others suggest self-mixing or trying alternatives like dutasteride.
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community New topical Dutasteride from Moogene will have 20 times better scalp absorption than oral Dutasteride. And much lower system absorption.
A new topical Dutasteride with 20 times better scalp absorption being developed and tested for release in 2023; use of existing drugs, such as Minoxidil and finasteride; and mesotherapy as an alternative hair loss treatment.
community Do not recommend topical finasteride after two years.
Topical finasteride was ineffective for some users, leading to hair loss, while others found it beneficial. Alternatives like oral finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and combinations with tretinoin and keto shampoo were suggested.
community Phase II topical dut study - outperforms oral fin with a minor DHT reduction
Topical dutasteride 0.05% is more effective for hair growth than oral finasteride 1mg, with minimal DHT reduction. The formulation uses castor oil and MCTs for better absorption but is not widely available until 2028.
community 2 months | 30M | Topical finasteride/minoxidil
A 30-year-old man shares his positive experience with a topical solution containing 0.1% finasteride, 7.5% minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine, and fluocinolone acetonide after experiencing side effects from oral finasteride and no results from 5% minoxidil. He reports noticeable hair growth in two months with minimal side effects, attributing success to the new topical combination.
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