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    P-3074 (polichem Topical Finasteride) Phase Iii Just Ended.

    What I like about topical is that if you want, you can take much less of the drug much more easily than with the oral form. Applying less of a topical compound is much easier than cutting a 1mg pill into small pieces, or however else some people take smaller doses. I can see it being easier to...
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    Surprising Update On Hanson & Wong. Could Be Nice!

    I think it was like $60 for a bottle that will last me like 2 months or so
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    Surprising Update On Hanson & Wong. Could Be Nice!

    Just wanted to call out/remind people that you don't need Hasson & Wong or one of the other specific sources mentioned in this thread to get generic topical finasteride.. you can have it made at any compounding pharmacy. Just have your dermatologist send them a prescription- choose your dose...
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    P-3074 (polichem Topical Finasteride) Phase Iii Just Ended.

    Has anyone read anything or have any insight into how unique their formula actually is? (vs standard topical finasteride that you can get prepared at a compounding pharmacy?) Trying to understand exactly what makes this different - something about reducing systemic exposure compared to standard topical...
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    Quick Take: Mature Hairline Or male pattern baldness?

    I think I've started thinning at the temples some, but is this a normal hairline shape?
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    Should Someone With Low Testosterone Not Take Finasteride?

    So I had my free testosterone levels checked, and they're a bit below the normal range. Does anyone know if low T makes people more susceptible to side effects from finasteride? If someone could drop some knowledge on me, it would be much appreciated.
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    Will Women And Children Be At Risk If I Use Topical Finasteride?

    Lots of people have been talking about topical lately, and I like the idea of it. The only problem is, as I understand it, finasteride needs to be kept away from women and children. So what if I have finasteride on my head and they come in contact with it? (Either from touching my head, on a...
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