Where can I buy / order topical finasteride or dutasteride?

You can get topical finasteride compounded at most of the better pharmacies around Sukhumvit, like Fascino on Soi 5 or the pharmacy inside Samitivej Hospital. They'll mix it with minoxidil or just a plain solution if you bring a prescription from a local dermatologist, which you can get same-day at places like Bangkok Hospital or Yanhee for around 600-800 baht. Topical dutasteride is harder to find since it's less commonly requested here, but some of the online dermatology clinics like DoctorMe or MedConsult will do custom compounds and ship it to you within Bangkok. Just ask for a 0.1% concentration and expect to pay around 1,200-1,500 baht for a month's supply.

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honestly, check out the skin clinics on Sukhumvit Soi 11 like The Nefertiti Clinic or even some of the smaller ones near Nana BTS. they often stock topical finasteride from brands like Regrow or have their own compounded version, and it's usually around 900-1200 baht for a bottle that lasts a month or so. for topical dutasteride, your best bet is ordering from an online pharmacy like Shopee or Lazada - just search for "dutasteride solution" and filter by Thai sellers, but be ready to check the reviews carefully since quality varies a ton. i've seen a few guys get it from a place called "Hair Loss Clinic Thailand" on Facebook, they ship from Bangkok and seem legit.

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fwiw, i've seen topical finasteride at a few of the bigger pharmacy chains like Boots and Watsons in central malls, specifically the ones at Siam Paragon and CentralWorld. they keep it behind the counter, not on the shelf, so you gotta ask the pharmacist directly. for dutasteride, i'd check with the compounding pharmacy at BNH Hospital on Convent Road, they do custom mixes if you have a script. also, there's a guy on Facebook marketplace who sells homemade topical dutasteride for like 700 baht a bottle, but

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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