A Shapable Alginate Hydrogel Resolving the Conflicts between Multifunctionality and Fabrication Simplicity

A user is making a homemade topical finasteride solution by dissolving crushed finasteride tablets in ethanol and PG. They are unsure if the final solution maintains the intended concentration after filtering and are considering adding more ethanol to ensure accuracy.

Finasteride pills don't fully dissolve in a DIY topical solution due to fillers, resulting in residue. Users suggest shaking well before application and note that commercial solutions appear clearer.

Topical finasteride with hydroxypropyl chitosan shows significantly less serum absorption and minimal DHT reduction compared to oral finasteride. Users need the specific chitosan formulation to avoid side effects seen with regular ethanol+PG solutions.

A user is discussing making a DIY topical finasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propylene glycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propylene glycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.

The user is considering combining finasteride and minoxidil tablets into a topical solution that already includes Garnier Fructis stemoxydine and CB0103. They are seeking advice on whether this combination is effective and safe.

A user wants to make a solution for RU58841 and finasteride powder using only glycerin and asks if ethanol is necessary. They are seeking advice on whether glycerin alone is sufficient.