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Glossary Alcoholic Extract

An alcoholic extract is a concentrated solution obtained by soaking plant materials or other substances in alcohol, which helps to dissolve and preserve the active compounds. In the context of hair loss and hair biology, alcoholic extracts are often used in topical treatments and formulations aimed at promoting hair growth or improving scalp health. Key distinguishing characteristics include the ability to extract a wide range of phytochemicals, such as flavonoids and alkaloids, which may have beneficial effects on hair follicles and overall hair vitality.

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research Alcoholic Extract of Eclipta alba Shows In Vitro Antioxidant and Anticancer Activity without Exhibiting Toxicological Effects

49 citations , January 2017 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity”

In this study, the alcoholic extract of Eclipta alba demonstrated significant anticancer activity in vitro by inducing apoptosis in breast cancer cell lines and showed strong antioxidant properties.

research Antianaphylactic activity of alcoholic extract ofEclipta alba

19 citations , January 2009 in “Journal of Young Pharmacists”

This study found that the alcoholic extract of Eclipta alba exhibited dose-dependent antianaphylactic effects in animal models, possibly due to membrane stabilization and reduced histamine release.

research DISEÑO Y FORMULACIÓN DE UN CHAMPÚ A BASE DE EXTRACTO ALCOHÓLICO DE Urtica urens L. PARA SU APLICACIÓN CONTRA LA CAÍDA DEL CABELLO

1 citations , September 2017 in “Revista de la Sociedad Química del Perú”

This study found that a shampoo containing 2% alcohol extract of Urtica urens L. reduced hair loss by 56.8% in individuals with non-pathological hair loss after 21 days.

research Study the effect of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of Trigonella Foenum – Graececum L and some antibiotics against some bacterial species isolated and identificated from acne vulgaris infections for as ample of Sumer University students

May 2019 in “Eurasian Journal of Biosciences”

In this study, researchers observed that fenugreek aqueous extract was more effective than its alcohol extract in inhibiting the growth of bacteria associated with acne, particularly gram-positive bacteria like Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus.

research Diseño y formulación de un champú a base de extracto alcohólico de Urtica urens L. para su aplicación contra la caída del cabello

August 2015 in “renati”

This study reported that a shampoo containing alcoholic extract of Urtica urens L. was effective in reducing hair loss by over 50% without causing skin irritability.

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community How to make topical finasteride?

1 upvotes 3 years 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.

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5 upvotes 1 year ago

Alcohol-based minoxidil absorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasteride shows promise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) is effective with fewer side effects. Ingredients like Procapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos have limited evidence; ketoconazole shampoo can help when used 2-3 times a week with other treatments.

community Is 0.1%w/v topical fin overkill if taking oral 0.5mg fin?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses whether using 0.1% topical finasteride alongside 0.5 mg oral finasteride is excessive, with suggestions to choose either oral or topical treatment. The user also uses 5% minoxidil and mentions concerns about alcohol-based solutions due to seborrheic dermatitis.

community Making topical finasteride solution

1 upvotes 2 years 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 Gland treatment and Crude Oil Massage

7 years ago

Hair loss treatment involves gland treatment with iodine, liver extract, wild American ginseng, and black cohosh, along with crude oil scalp massage. The approach aims to stimulate hormones and improve blood circulation to promote hair growth.

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