Is 0.1%w/v topical fin overkill if taking oral 0.5mg fin? Finasteride/Dutasteride 2/18/2026
The conversation discusses whether using 0.1% topical finasteride alongside 0.5 mg oral finasteride is excessive, with suggestions to choose either oral or topical treatment. The user also uses 5% minoxidil and mentions concerns about alcohol-based solutions due to seborrheic dermatitis.
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