What's people's thoughts on Fluridil in 2023
    12/16/2023

    From the encyclopedia
    Fluridil →

    a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Fluridil (topical) higher concentrations
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    Fluridil is discussed as a potential topical alternative for hair loss for those experiencing side effects from finasteride. Some people have tried higher concentrations, but there's no clear consensus on its effectiveness.
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