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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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      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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