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    GlossaryAbsorption

    process of substances entering cells or tissues

    Absorption refers to the process by which substances, such as nutrients, chemicals, or medications, are taken up by cells or tissues. In the context of hair and skin, it often involves the uptake of topical treatments or nutrients through the skin or hair follicles, which can influence hair health and growth. For example, minoxidil, a common treatment for hair loss, is absorbed through the scalp to stimulate hair follicles.

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      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      community How long for RU58841 to absorb?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is concerned about safely using RU58841 around cats and wonders if applying it 2 hours before a shower is as effective as leaving it overnight. The discussion focuses on the absorption time and effectiveness of RU58841.

      community My Pyrilutamide Experience Photos

      in Update  602 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's experience with Pyrilutamide, a topical treatment for hair loss that they used in combination with other treatments such as Minoxidil and Finasteride. The user experienced impressive results in a short amount of time.

      community Leaving minoxidil for only 1 hour on scalp - how to maximize effectiveness?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is trying to maximize minoxidil's effectiveness by applying it for only one hour to avoid spreading it to furniture and pets, especially cats. They experience side effects when combining minoxidil with dermarolling and are considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or microneedling.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.