Those who make homemade topical fin, what your pg, alcohol amd water percentage? Finasteride/Dutasteride 7/15/2022
Homemade topical finasteride solutions are discussed, with one user using 30% ethanol, 50% propylene glycol, and 20% water. Alternatives like dissolving finasteride pills in minoxidil and using stemoxydine are also mentioned.
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