How to make topical finasteride at home Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/30/2025
A user in Russia is trying to make topical finasteride at home using ethanol, finasteride tablets, water, and propylene glycol due to unavailability in their country. They are concerned about tablet residue and considering using isopropyl alcohol or adding finasteride to a hair growth lotion.
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