dandruff or skin dryness when using topical finasteride with propylene glycol Scalp Massage 1/12/2022
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride with propylene glycol, which causes scalp dryness or dandruff. The user also uses Nizoral, Nioxin, and DHT oil, and considers using a scalp conditioner to alleviate dryness.
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