Recipe for low-dose Topical Finasteride (without Minoxidil) Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/7/2025
A user is seeking advice on creating a Minoxidil-free topical Finasteride solution due to side effects and concerns about pets. They plan to use Isopropanol alcohol, Propylene Glycol, and distilled water to make a 0.02% solution, starting with 1ml applications.
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