Propylene glycol vs ethyl alcohol(70% or 96%) for topical finasteride solution. Pros and cons? Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/22/2024
The conversation discusses the pros and cons of using propylene glycol versus ethyl alcohol in topical solutions for finasteride and minoxidil. It questions why propylene glycol is commonly used and whether ethyl alcohol might be a better option.
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