Topical solutions combining minoxidil and finasteride? Treatment 7/25/2025
A user is seeking advice on creating a topical solution combining minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin for hair loss, and is unsure about optimal concentrations and availability. Another user shares their custom formula with tretinoin 0.015%, finasteride 0.025%, and minoxidil 5%, and mentions taking oral dutasteride 0.25mg daily.
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