”Why are we not funding this?” - Peter Griffin Finasteride/Dutasteride 6/30/2025
Topical finasteride can reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride with fewer systemic effects, but availability is limited. Some users make their own solutions due to limited access.
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