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Topical finasteride absorption.
My dermatologist prescribed me 5% + 0.1% topical min+fin and told me it won't give side effects like oral finasteride. Now I did some research and found that topical finasteride goes systemic as well. What can I do to avoid systemic absorption and side effects?
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