Homemade topical finasteride using Kirkland minoxidil 2/18/2026
A user is creating a homemade topical solution by dissolving finasteride pills in Kirkland minoxidil to reduce side effects from oral finasteride. They report slowed hair loss and some regrowth but are unsure if the results are due to minoxidil or finasteride.
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