A user made a 70/30 ethanol/propylene glycol topicalfinasteride solution but noticed chunks at the bottom. The discussion focuses on this issue with the DIY hair loss treatment.
A user is discussing making a DIYtopicalfinasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propylene glycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propylene glycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.
The conversation is about making homemade topicalfinasteride by crushing pills and mixing them with ethanol and propylene glycol or minoxidil. Users discuss sourcing options and share experiences with DIY solutions.
The user is switching from oral to DIYtopicalfinasteride due to side effects and is using a solution with 10 mg finasteride in a 100 mL mixture. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the formula due to white sediment forming in the solution.
DIYtopicalfinasteride mixed with minoxidil is used due to the unavailability of pharmacy-grade options in Sweden. The user reports positive results after three months, with improved hair growth at the temples and vertex.