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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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community Can absorption be intervened by oil, sebum etc?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation discusses whether oily scalp and sebum can hinder the absorption of topical hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, even when using tretinoin. The user is skeptical about the effectiveness of these treatments due to their oily scalp condition.

community Tretinoin absorption Minoxidil

in Treatment 2 upvotes 6 months ago

Tretinoin may help more minoxidil convert to its active form and could potentially increase its absorption, raising concerns about safety if too much enters the bloodstream. It's unclear if tretinoin affects finasteride absorption.

community Minoxidil absorption and washing hair

in Microneedling 8 upvotes 2 years ago

User asks if washing hair or using hair fibers after minoxidil dries is okay and if dry scalp means full absorption. Some doctors and sources say 50-75% absorption occurs after an hour.

community What Hinders the Absorption of Minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 1 week ago

Silicone and dimethicone in shampoos may hinder Minoxidil absorption, while Tretinoin and microneedling can enhance its efficacy. Users discuss applying Tretinoin before Minoxidil, waiting for it to dry first.

community Does seborrheic dermatitis block absorption of topicals?

in Treatment 10 upvotes 1 year ago

User wonders if seborrheic dermatitis blocks absorption of topicals for hair loss. They use nizoral to improve the condition but it's not fully gone.

community Topical tretinoin increases minoxidil absorption by 3x. Thoughts?

in Minoxidil 35 upvotes 5 years ago

Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.

community Which retinoid for better min absorption?

in Product 4 upvotes 2 months ago

User is on vacation in Greece and wants to buy tretinoin or isotretinoin to improve Minoxidil absorption. They are considering isotretinoin since it is available over-the-counter in Greece but requires a prescription back home.

community Solvent for topical fin with low absorption

in Product 2 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topical finasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.

community Does moisturizer applied before topical minoxidil prevent absorption?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 5 months ago

The user uses finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole for hair loss. They are concerned if applying moisturizer before minoxidil affects its absorption or efficacy.

community Do silicone based shampoos/conditioners affect the absorption of topicald?

in Product 3 upvotes 6 months ago

Silicone-based shampoos and conditioners may leave a layer on the scalp that could affect the absorption of topical hair loss treatments like Fluridil. The user is considering switching to silicone products to manage frizzy hair but is concerned about this potential issue.

community People call companies stupid for making very high concentration Topical Fin solutions but I think they overlook the fact that the actual absorption rate of finasteride varies greatly

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 13 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses how the absorption rate of topical finasteride varies and is not equivalent to its oral form, with only a small percentage reaching the scalp. It also mentions that minoxidil in high concentrations is used topically because only a small amount is absorbed.

community Ru with gloves because of Systemic absorption?

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about whether to use gloves when applying 5% RU58841 to avoid systemic absorption and if washing hands with water is sufficient. Users question the concern, noting it is applied to the scalp.

community actifolic tretinoin application to improve minoxidil absorption. How much of this to use? before or after monoxidil?

in Minoxidil 9 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using Actifolic tretinoin to enhance the absorption of Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It questions the amount of tretinoin to use and whether to apply it before or after Minoxidil.

community What to mix castrol oil with for better absorption?

2 upvotes 8 years ago

The conversation is about improving castor oil absorption for hair loss treatment. The user tried ethanol and sweet almond oil mixtures and plans to try DMSO next.

community Can using styling products like wax/clay and powders effect absorption of topical treatments?

in Product 2 upvotes 7 months ago

A user is using Fluridil for hair loss and is concerned that styling clay and powder might affect the absorption of the treatment. They apply clay in the morning and Fluridil in the evening and are considering switching to a styling powder.

community New topical Dutasteride from Moogene will have 20 times better scalp absorption than oral Dutasteride. And much lower system absorption.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 179 upvotes 2 years ago

A new topical Dutasteride with 20 times better scalp absorption being developed and tested for release in 2023; use of existing drugs, such as Minoxidil and finasteride; and mesotherapy as an alternative hair loss treatment.

community Can using a scalp massager help with topical finasteride/minoxidil absorption?

in Minoxidil 8 upvotes 2 years ago

Using a silicone scalp massager may help with dandruff and potentially improve the absorption of minoxidil and finasteride. The user has noticed peach fuzz growth after using minoxidil for over a month and finasteride for almost a month.

community 30% min cream nightly, 5% min mornings, fin, 1.5 derma pen weekly, .5 micro needling daily for min absorption, Daily multivitamin w/ Biotin, LLT every other day,daily scalp massages, Hims shampoo and daily coffee rinse. Hoping for some reversal. I’ll post update in 1 yr 5/15/2023. Wish me luck

in Product 11 upvotes 2 years ago

The post and conversation are about a hair loss treatment regimen involving 30% minoxidil cream nightly, 5% minoxidil in the mornings, finasteride, weekly 1.5 derma pen, daily 0.5 microneedling for minoxidil absorption, daily multivitamin with biotin, low-level laser therapy every other day, daily scalp massages, Hims shampoo, and daily coffee rinses. The user hopes for hair regrowth and plans to update in one year.

community What’s the consensus on tretinoin?

in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 months ago

Tretinoin may increase minoxidil absorption but could potentially worsen hair loss over time. Users discuss applying 0.5% tretinoin gel to the hairline/scalp with minoxidil.

community Any Topilutamide/Fluridil/Eucapil and/or topical Dutasteride experiences?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness and systemic absorption of Topilutamide/Fluridil/Eucapil and topical Dutasteride for hair loss. Users are sharing their experiences and seeking success stories with these treatments.

community Retinol from the ordinary for minoxidil

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 6 months ago

Retinol or tretinoin may improve minoxidil absorption and effectiveness. The user is considering using The Ordinary's 1% retinol as tretinoin is hard to get in their country.

community Microneedling with Topical solution of Min, Dut, and Latanoprost

in Treatment 2 upvotes 11 months ago

A user is considering microneedling to enhance absorption of a prescribed topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and Latanoprost, while already taking oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride. They seek advice on the effectiveness and safety of combining these treatments, especially due to the cost and their desire to maximize results.

community Tretinoin can enhance the skin permeability of Minoxidil approximately 3-fold at 0.05%[24] and itself has some hair regrowth properties.

7 upvotes 9 years ago

The conversation discusses enhancing Minoxidil absorption for hair loss treatment using Tretinoin and MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane). The user is seeking sources for Tretinoin and mentions MSM's potential to improve the absorption of topical agents.

community Vinpocetine and topical Minoxidil

in Minoxidil 10 months ago

A 25-year-old is using vinpocetine to enhance the absorption of topical Minoxidil for hair loss. They also use a hair tonic and supplement with Glycine, Taurine, Creatine, and Citrulline.

community Tretinoin & Minoxidil application

in Chat 6 upvotes 11 months ago

Using Tretinoin with Minoxidil may increase Minoxidil's absorption and improve hair growth results. The user is seeking advice on how to apply both treatments effectively.

community Topical minoxidil and Body hair

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical minoxidil can cause increased body hair due to systemic absorption, varying by individual skin sensitivity. The user seeks experiences and solutions to prevent this side effect.

community Topical Finasteride with Chitosan: an overlooked solution?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical finasteride with hydroxypropyl chitosan shows significantly less serum absorption and minimal DHT reduction compared to oral finasteride. Users need the specific chitosan formulation to avoid side effects seen with regular ethanol+PG solutions.

community Anyone using tretinoin cream to aid with minoxidil regrowth?

in Treatment 12 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about using tretinoin cream to improve minoxidil absorption for hair regrowth, specifically in the temple region. The original poster eventually stopped this treatment and switched to oral medication.

community Topical finasteride in liposomal formulation

in Finasteride 5 upvotes 4 years ago

Topical finasteride in a liposomal formulation reduces systemic absorption compared to ethanol solutions. The user is seeking sources for such products, noting that popular options like morr-f are not liposomal.

community Get excited: The topical anti-androgen that's going to change everything

13 upvotes 11 years ago

CB-03-01 is a topical anti-androgen with low absorption, offering potential as a side-effect-free alternative to Finasteride/Dutasteride for hair loss. It's in stage 2 clinical trials for acne and showing promise for male pattern baldness.