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Mechanistic Study of Decreased Skin Penetration Using a Combination of Sonophoresis with Sodium Fluorescein-Loaded PEGylated Liposomes with D-Limonene

research Mechanistic Study of Decreased Skin Penetration Using a Combination of Sonophoresis with Sodium Fluorescein-Loaded PEGylated Liposomes with D-Limonene

6 citations, December 2015 in “International journal of nanomedicine”

Using sonophoresis can make it harder for certain drug-loaded liposomes to get through the skin.

research Essential Oils and Their Single Compounds in Cosmetics: A Critical Review

183 citations, January 2018 in “Cosmetics”

Essential oils in cosmetics can offer benefits but may cause allergies and should be used carefully.

research Contact Allergy to Essential Oils Cannot Always Be Predicted from Allergy to Fragrance Markers in the Baseline Series

23 citations, January 2016 in “Contact Dermatitis”

Allergies to some essential oils may not be found with standard fragrance tests.

research Invasomes: Vesicles for Enhanced Skin Delivery of Drugs

6 citations, January 2016 in “Springer eBooks”

Invasomes effectively deliver drugs through the skin and have potential for improved treatments.

research Optimization of Minoxidil Microemulsions Using Fractional Factorial Design Approach

3 citations, October 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology”

The study found a way to improve a skin-applied minoxidil formula using a specific design method.

research Lavenders: Their Phytochemical Properties and Uses for Medical and Cosmetic Purposes

April 2024

Lavender is widely used for its calming effects and in beauty products, but its medical effectiveness is not fully proven and not FDA-approved.

research Antifungal and Antibacterial Activity of the Essential Oil of Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana from Spain

9 citations, October 2012 in “Natural Product Communications”

The essential oil from Chamaecyparis lawsoniana has strong antibacterial and antifungal effects, especially against yeast and Gram-positive bacteria.

research Caraway, Chinese Chives, and Cassia as Functional Foods Considering Nutrients and Health Benefits

2 citations, March 2021 in “Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology”

Caraway, Chinese chives, and cassia may improve health and prevent diseases due to their nutrients and medicinal properties.

research Iontophoretic Transdermal Delivery of Finasteride in Vesicular Invasomal Carriers

15 citations, March 2013 in “Pharmaceutical nanotechnology”

Finasteride delivery through skin improved using invasomes and iontophoresis.

research Review of Pharmacological Effects of Myrtus Communis L. and Its Active Constituents

165 citations, February 2014 in “Phytotherapy Research”

Myrtle has various health benefits and potential for medicine development.

research A Review on the Pharmacological Activities of Thuja Orientalis L.

July 2024 in “Science and Culture”

Thuja orientalis L. has many health benefits and could be used in new medicines.

research Dermatological Drugs and Topical Agents

January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual”

Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.

research Plants Used in Cosmetics

434 citations, October 2003 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research”

Natural products in cosmetics are beneficial for skin and hair care with low toxicity.

research Ancient-Modern Concordance in Ayurvedic Plants: Some Examples

139 citations, October 1999 in “Environmental Health Perspectives”

Modern science supports the use of some Ayurvedic plants for health, as ancient practices suggested.

research Penetration Enhancer-Containing Vesicles as Carriers for Cutaneous Delivery of Minoxidil

128 citations, July 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics”

PEVs improve minoxidil skin penetration, increasing hair growth.

research Pharmacological Evidence for Extracts and Secondary Metabolites from Plants of the Genus Hibiscus

120 citations, April 2009 in “Food Chemistry”

Hibiscus plant extracts may have health benefits like lowering blood pressure and protecting the heart.

research Ozone Interactions with Human Hair: Ozone Uptake Rates and Product Formation

93 citations, February 2008 in “Atmospheric environment”

Ozone reacts more with unwashed hair, producing compounds due to scalp oils, which could lower ozone exposure but increase exposure to reaction products.

Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Penetration of Drugs Through Human Scalp Skin and Comparison of Penetration Between Scalp and Abdominal Skins In Vitro

research Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Penetration of Drugs Through Human Scalp Skin and Comparison of Penetration Between Scalp and Abdominal Skins In Vitro

82 citations, January 2002 in “Journal of drug targeting”

Drugs penetrate scalp skin better than abdominal skin, with scalp hair follicles aiding in higher drug delivery.

research What Do We Know About Phytotherapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

67 citations, February 2015 in “Life Sciences”

Some plant-based treatments can help with benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

research Comparison of Healthy and Dandruff Scalp Microbiome Reveals the Role of Commensals in Scalp Health

65 citations, October 2018 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology”

Certain bacteria and fungi are linked to healthy scalps and dandruff, suggesting that the scalp's microbial balance affects its health.

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community Research suggests that drugs rapamycin and metformin have hair regeneration properties

2 upvotes 6 years ago

Rapamycin and metformin may have hair regeneration properties. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Carrier for homemade topical Finasteride

in Chat 6 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about making topical finasteride using stemoxydine as a carrier. The user is considering buying Redken Cerafill Hair Re-Densifying Treatment (Stemoxydine) 90ml for this purpose.

community Mix Alpezin liquid with topical finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 8 months ago

The user cannot handle Minoxidil and is looking for an alternative to dilute topical finasteride. They are considering using Alpecin liquid as a solution.

community Any red flags in these shampoo ingredients (Davines VOLU)? I only use it about once a week

in Product 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about evaluating the ingredients in Davines VOLU shampoo for potential red flags. The user is concerned about which ingredients to avoid despite the shampoo being sulfate-free.

community topical finasteride: dissolving finasteride in "alpacin cafeine liquid"?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

A user discusses using Alpecin Caffeine Liquid for scalp health and considers dissolving finasteride tablets into it for a DIY topical treatment. They inquire about potential absorption issues with this method.

community How to make topical finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about making a topical finasteride solution by dissolving crushed finasteride tablets in an alcohol-based hair treatment. Ingredients of the hair treatment include alcohol, water, and various plant extracts and preservatives.

community Can i dissolve finasteride pills in this?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about finding cheaper alternatives for hair loss treatments. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and L'Oréal Paris Elvital Hyaluron Plump Leave-In Spray.

community Creating the Holy Grail Hair Loss Topical

1 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about creating a natural hair loss topical using ingredients like cetirizine, Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate, Safflower Extract, Ricinoleic Acid, and others. The user is seeking input and collaboration on this topical formula.

community Can I mix minoxidil with Alpecin Caffeine Liquid?

in Minoxidil 3 months ago

A user is considering mixing 5% topical minoxidil with Alpecin Caffeine Liquid to enhance its effect, while also using oral finasteride. They seek feedback on potential efficacy loss and downsides of this mixture.

community Making topical finasteride solution

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 9 months ago

The user has been mixing finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and is considering switching to a less expensive product with a different ingredient list. They are questioning if the new product's higher water content compared to alcohol will affect the finasteride's solubility.

community No sides with Ru58841 mixed with stemoxydine, yet sides mixed with fluridil

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

User mixed RU58841 with stemoxydine, experienced no side effects. Mixing RU58841 with fluridil caused chest tightness.

community Been doing daily 3% topical peppermint oil for 6+ months (never used minoxidil). Have had growth that seems as good as minoxidil. Might strenghten the idea that peppermint is a good low-cost treatment, that potentially works by another route than minoxidil.

in Treatment 13 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using finasteride, nizoral, microneedling, and recently added 3% peppermint oil to their hair loss treatment, experiencing regrowth similar to minoxidil. They suggest peppermint oil as a potentially effective, low-cost alternative or addition to minoxidil, with the added benefit of a pleasant smell and ease of use.

community Aveda composition oil helpful or damaging for hair growth?

in Product 4 years ago

A user is questioning if Aveda composition oil promotes hair growth or blocks it, listing its ingredients. They are experiencing severe hair thinning and are unsure if they should continue using the product.

community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

19 upvotes 5 years ago

Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

community 1.5 Year - Bad Results (HT, FIN, MINO, PRP, etc)

in Progress Pictures 64 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their disappointing results after 1.5 years of hair treatments, including a hair transplant, finasteride, minoxidil, PRP, vegan shampoo, and more. They are considering switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and improving their microneedling routine.