I think topical finasteride does work to an extent, even at low concentrations, but I think for most people it doesn't work as well as oral finasteride. After all, how could it?
I know there are studies which conclude topical finasteride is just as effective as oral finasteride, but I'm not convinced. Professor Gigli in Italy has been prescribing 0.2 percent topical for many years, but tells members on the Italian bellicapelli forum 'do not kid yourselves' if they believe lower dose topical is as effective as oral finasteride. Not disagreeing that it is a great option for many people though.
The 2.5% dose doesn't make any sense though. If someone is going to experience sides on oral finasteride, they'll get them on 2.5% topical finasteride. For some reason, it seems to be the standard dose favoured by hair transplant surgeons.
I know there are studies which conclude topical finasteride is just as effective as oral finasteride, but I'm not convinced. Professor Gigli in Italy has been prescribing 0.2 percent topical for many years, but tells members on the Italian bellicapelli forum 'do not kid yourselves' if they believe lower dose topical is as effective as oral finasteride. Not disagreeing that it is a great option for many people though.
The 2.5% dose doesn't make any sense though. If someone is going to experience sides on oral finasteride, they'll get them on 2.5% topical finasteride. For some reason, it seems to be the standard dose favoured by hair transplant surgeons.
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