Necessary to Remove Coating Prior to Making Topical Finasteride? Finasteride/Dutasteride 1/10/2024
The conversation discusses making topical finasteride at home, questioning the necessity of removing the pill's coating before use. Users suggest that the coating isn't harmful, and finasteride dissolves in ethanol, with some recommending filtering out the coating and fillers.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Homemade topical fin vs. pharmacy made topical fin
A user is considering making their own topical finasteride from crushed Propecia tablets and asks if there would be any difference compared to pharmacy-made versions or products like Essegen-F. They note that making drugs at home is generally not recommended.
community Why is no one talking about this? Topical dutasteride out performs oral finasteride.
Topical dutasteride is considered more effective for hair regrowth with fewer side effects than oral finasteride. Users have mixed experiences, with some preferring topical applications for reduced side effects.
community Currently crushing 3 (5mg) tablets of fin into my topical min. Anyone do the same? If so how much do you add.
The conversation discusses using crushed finasteride tablets mixed with topical minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and proper concentration of this method.
community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride
The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.
community 3 and a bit months on topical min & fin
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 3 months using a topical foam with 5% Minoxidil and 0.25% Finasteride. They plan to add derma rolling to their routine.
community Has anyone used the new liposomal topical fin from Hasson and Wong?
The conversation discusses a new liposomal topical finasteride from Hasson and Wong, available in Canada and Italy, soon in the US, costing $40/month. It claims to reduce scalp DHT by 50% without affecting serum DHT, potentially benefiting those who can't tolerate oral finasteride or RU58841.
Related Research
6 / 1000+ results
research Skin deposition and permeation of finasteridein vitro: effects of propylene glycol, ethanol and sodium lauryl sulfate
Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.
research Enhanced skin penetration of Finasteride loaded DMSO-liposomes for the treatment of androgenic alopecia: comparison with conventional liposomes
DMSO-liposomes improve finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment.
research Liposomes with an Ethanol Fraction as an Application for Drug Delivery
Ethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin but may have side effects like irritation.
research Lack of effect of topical finasteride suggests an endocrine role for dihydrotestosterone
Topical finasteride doesn't reduce DHT levels, hinting at an endocrine role in hair loss.
research Improvement in Androgenetic Alopecia (Stage V) Using Topical Minoxidil in a Retinoid Vehicle and Oral Finasteride
Combination therapy improves hair growth in advanced hair loss.
research Topical Formulations Containing Finasteride. Part II: Determination of Finasteride Penetration into Hair Follicles using the Differential Stripping Technique
Formulation P-08-016 better targets hair follicles for baldness treatment.