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Overview of Potential Use of Hydrogel in Cancer Treatment

April 2018 in “ Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development ”

Chaitali Chothe

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TLDR The herbal hair oil effectively promotes hair growth, reduces dandruff, and enhances hair shine with minimal side effects.

The review focused on the potential use of hydrogels in cancer treatment, highlighting their role in controlled-release drug delivery systems due to their unique properties, such as swelling in water and a 3-D structure. Specifically, the study examined the application of hydrogels in breast cancer, metastatic cancer, and transdermal drug delivery. The authors concluded that hydrogels could enhance the effectiveness and patient compliance in cancer treatment while minimizing cytotoxic effects on healthy cells or tissues. The review also discussed various types and methods of hydrogel preparation, suggesting that hydrogels could help mitigate some side effects associated with cancer therapies.

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community Topical solution recommendation

in Treatment 2 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is using finasteride 1mg every other day and seeks a topical solution excluding minoxidil. They are considering various combinations of ingredients like finasteride, dutasteride, and tofacitinib, with options for nourishing oils and other additives.

community Topical solution recommendation

in Product 1 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is using finasteride 1mg every other day and seeks a topical solution to complement it, excluding minoxidil. They are considering various combinations of ingredients like finasteride, dutasteride, and tofacitinib, with options for nourishing oils and other additives.

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in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 6 years ago

User started Finasteride for hair loss, combining it with Saw Palmetto, Fenugreek seeds, almonds, bananas, eggs, and a coconut-castor oil mixture. Early updates show initial shedding and tiny new hair growth at the temples.

community Nuclear Stack Ineffective: Oral DUT/FIN/MIN/RU - NAFLD?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced severe hair shedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.

community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.

in Treatment 5 years ago

A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.

community 6 month progress. Fin/Min daily.

in Progress Pictures 506 upvotes 5 years ago

A user's 6 month progress using finasteride and minoxidil as treatments for hair loss, with the replies discussing side effects and general consensus about usage of the two medications.

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The herbal hair oil effectively promotes hair growth, reduces dandruff, and is safe for all hair types.

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research The New Paradigm for Androgenetic Alopecia and Plant-Based Folk Remedies: 5α-Reductase Inhibition, Reversal of Secondary Microinflammation, and Improving Insulin Resistance

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Formulation and Evaluation of Hair Fall Control Herbal Hair Oil

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The herbal hair oil made from various plants might be a good alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments.