Why don't do it yourself topical solutions not talk about ethosomes as delivery mechanism? 11/6/2025
Ethosomes are suggested as an effective delivery method for topical finasteride solutions, requiring the addition of a phospholipid like soya lecithins. The user questions why do-it-yourself solutions don't commonly use ethosomes despite their potential benefits.
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