15 citations
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February 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology”
In this case report, a 23-year-old man with alopecia universalis applied topical cyclosporine for several months, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth.
69 citations
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February 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology”
This case report describes the topical application of cyclosporine in a man with alopecia universalis, which showed hair regrowth after 10 months of daily use, except where limited by a congenital nevus.
7 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids”
This study assessed minoxidil solubility in propyleneglycol and watermixtures, comparing cosolvency models and examining thermodynamic properties, without reporting new clinical results.
13 citations
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January 1988 in “Contact Dermatitis”
This article has no abstract and reports no new findings, focusing instead on allergic contact dermatitis reactions to topical Minoxidil documented in previous studies.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics”
This study found that varying the concentration of propyleneglycol in rice water shampoo gel affects physical properties such as viscosity and foam height, without impacting organoleptic qualities or pH stability.
The conversation is about whether finasteride can be mixed with just water for a topical solution and if Isopropyl Alcohol and PropyleneGlycol are necessary for effectiveness and faster drying. The user is seeking advice on the formulation of topical finasteride.
The conversation is about making homemade topical finasteride, discussing mixing it with Kirkland minoxidil and creating a solvent with alcohol, glycerin, and water. A formula suggestion includes 50% ethyl alcohol, 25% propyleneglycol, and 25% distilledwater.
A user is discussing making a DIY topical finasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propyleneglycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propyleneglycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.
Creating a carrier solution for topical hair loss treatments using ethanol, propyleneglycol or glycerin, and instructions on creating topical finasteride. Different recipes are provided with varying ratios of alcohol to humectant.
Users discuss making topical finasteride solutions by dissolving crushed tablets in ethanol and propyleneglycol, with concerns about residue affecting effectiveness. They also mention using minoxidil and oral finasteride, noting some hair regrowth and no side effects from topical use.