Homemade topical fin vs. pharmacy made topical fin Finasteride/Dutasteride 8/19/2022
A user is considering making their own topical finasteride from crushed Propecia tablets and asks if there would be any difference compared to pharmacy-made versions or products like Essegen-F. They note that making drugs at home is generally not recommended.
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