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GlossaryEthanol Extract (Alcohol Extract)

solution derived by dissolving compounds in ethanol

An Ethanol Extract, also known as an Ethanolic Extract or Alcohol Extract, is a solution obtained by using ethanol (a type of alcohol) to dissolve and extract specific compounds from a plant or other biological material. This method is commonly used in herbal medicine and research to isolate active ingredients, such as antioxidants or anti-inflammatory agents, which can then be used for various applications, including treatments for conditions like alopecia.

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community Update on my Derma Roller and Essential Oils Experiment.

in Microneedling 9 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is experimenting with a hair loss treatment involving derma rolling and essential oils, avoiding expensive treatments and medications. They plan to shave their head, use a derma roller three times a week, apply Nizoral twice a week, and use a mix of Rosemary, Peppermint, and Jojoba Oil on non-rolling days.

community Creating Your Own Topicals: A Guide

in Research/Science 65 upvotes 1 year ago

Creating a carrier solution for topical hair loss treatments using ethanol, propylene glycol or glycerin, and instructions on creating topical finasteride. Different recipes are provided with varying ratios of alcohol to humectant.

community What’s your nuclear protocol???

in Chat 19 upvotes 1 year ago

People discussed their intense hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, tretinoin, essential oils, microneedling, and various topical sprays. Some users reported success with these methods in preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth.

community How to make topical finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year 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.

community Can anyone tell me if this might be dangerous or good for my hair/head/body ?

in Question 6 years ago

A user is asking if a new hair product, Cypress Premium Vials Energy and Cypress Premium Shampoo Energy, could be dangerous or worsen their hair condition. The product contains various ingredients including water, alcohol, menthyl lactate, and several extracts.

community 3 Month Progress Photos: 26 years old

in Progress Pictures 91 upvotes 7 months ago

A 26-year-old shared their 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, a mane solution with various oils and extracts, and microneedling. They plan to add curcumin topically and are open to suggestions for their aggressive treatment protocol.

community u/joaopassos4444 has zero education in endocrinology, human biology or science, it’s incredibly unlikely he good Will Hunting-ed a medical issue that stumped researchers for thousands of years, please stop buying random supplements based on layman speculation and temper your expectations

in Research/Science 69 upvotes 3 years ago

User questions credibility of a hair loss "cure" found by a non-expert and warns against wasting money on unproven supplements. Others discuss trying natural extracts and the importance of researching the enzyme 3ADH for potential hair growth benefits.

community 5 Months Hair Transplant Progress / 3500 Grafts

in Transplants 1659 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hair loss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.

community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

19 upvotes 5 years ago

Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

community Can someone explain why it's "dumb" to just drink topical liquid minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 27 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the risks and methods of ingesting liquid minoxidil for hair loss. Concerns include dosing accuracy, safety of ingredients, and potential side effects compared to using oral minoxidil tablets.

community What's your experience with using hinoki tree oil and/or procyanidin b2?

in Treatment 7 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.

community Found this meme on a forum……..

in Satire 150 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about a meme related to hair loss that influenced someone to start taking finasteride. Another person agrees that the meme accurately represents the situation.

community Just got a dermastamp, and it is FAR superior to a roller. I’ll never go back.

in Microneedling 101 upvotes 8 months ago

A user switched from a 1.5 mm derma roller to an adjustable dermastamp for microneedling to treat hair loss and found it less painful and more effective. Some users prefer different depths and tools like the Dr.Pen for microneedling, while others debate the necessity of depth and tool type.

community Here are the results from my journey! I used saw palmetto tablets instead of Finasteride(I was afraid of using it), 5% Minoxidil spray and Derma Pen once a week 1.5mm.

in Progress Pictures 306 upvotes 11 months ago

The user shared their positive hair regrowth experience using saw palmetto tablets, 5% minoxidil spray, and a Derma Pen. The conversation debates the effectiveness of saw palmetto versus finasteride, with some advocating for natural treatments and others emphasizing the proven results of finasteride and minoxidil, often in combination with microneedling.

community A Nuanced Look at Microdosing Topical Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 85 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and side effects of both topical and oral finasteride.

community Is it safe to use 70% isopropyl alcohol/rubbing alcohol as a carrier agent for topical fin?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 5 months ago

A user is considering using 70% isopropyl alcohol with glycerin as a carrier for topical finasteride for hair loss but is concerned about its safety compared to ethanol. They are unsure where to buy ethanol without toxic methanol.

community Topical application of Apple Skin 15% Procyanidin B2 extract makes hair noticeably thicker

in Treatment 7 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes homemade 15% Procyanidin B2 apple skin extract as alternative to Minoxidil. User reports thicker hair, but no new growth yet.

community Science backed answer only from what you have learnt .

in Chat 6 upvotes 1 month 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 Making topical finasteride solution

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 8 months 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 Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, mucuna pruriens - two weeks in

in Treatment 84 upvotes 1 year ago

A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.

community Which foods, vitamins or supplements should be avoided to prevent hair loss?

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about foods, vitamins, and supplements to avoid to prevent hair loss, specifically mentioning alcohol, Brazil nuts, smoking, and sugary foods.

community Hello again with my second journey

in Transplants 78 upvotes 6 months ago

A user underwent a second hair transplant for increased density and to address hair loss in the crown area, with 3,800 grafts at a cost of 2,200 euros at Estepalace, including additional services. Some commenters discussed the appearance of the hairline and the importance of using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant.

community Carrier for homemade topical Finasteride

in Chat 6 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about making topical finasteride using stemoxydine as a carrier. The user is considering buying Redken Cerafill Hair Re-Densifying Treatment (Stemoxydine) 90ml for this purpose.

community Any red flags in these shampoo ingredients (Davines VOLU)? I only use it about once a week

in Product 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about evaluating the ingredients in Davines VOLU shampoo for potential red flags. The user is concerned about which ingredients to avoid despite the shampoo being sulfate-free.

community Can the ingredients in a sebum-regulating shampoo induce hair diameter reduction?

in Product 2 upvotes 1 month ago

A user experienced hair thinning and scalp issues after using a sebum-regulating shampoo and perm treatments. They are advised to consider potential allergies, try a simple shampoo, and research treatments like finasteride for possible male pattern baldness.

community Finasteride increase in Estradiol?

in Update 17 upvotes 9 months ago

A user experienced increased estradiol, nipple tenderness, and ED after taking finasteride. They are considering dose reduction to mitigate these effects.

community This sub is very toxic towards people who don’t blindly follow the fin mafia

in Treatment 226 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation criticizes the negative attitude towards those concerned about side effects from hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, or who prefer natural remedies. Specific treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and RU58841, with an agreement that finasteride and minoxidil are proven effective.

community Finasteride/dut. causes NAFLD,IR,diabetes,kidney dysfunction is it correct.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 139 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss discussion mentions treatments like Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil. Users share experiences, side effects, and advice on using these treatments.

community What happened to that guy who’s been drinking topical minoxidil?!

in Chat 217 upvotes 1 week ago

A user tried various hair growth treatments, including drinking topical minoxidil, using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and applying GHK-Cu, growth hormone peptides, and liposomal sulforaphane. They experienced thicker hair, while others discussed the risks and benefits of these methods.

community 1.5 years fin plus almost 3 years min, I think I’ve definitely made progress but I’m still not where I want to be, advice?

in Progress Pictures 130 upvotes 10 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for 1.5 years and minoxidil for almost 3 years for hair loss, and has seen some maintenance of hair but not significant regrowth. Suggestions from others include switching to dutasteride, trying oral minoxidil, and considering microneedling or hair fibers for better appearance.