Is my math correct? Mixing topical finasteride with stemoxydine to dilute the solution 10/5/2022
The post discusses diluting 100ml of 0.1% topical finasteride with 90ml of stemoxydine to create a 0.05% solution, aiming for a longer-lasting and potentially less side-effect-prone treatment. The user seeks feedback on this idea.
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