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Glossary Drug Delivery Systems

methods to transport drugs to specific body sites

Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) refer to the methods or technologies used to transport a pharmaceutical compound to its target site in the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. These systems can include various forms such as pills, injections, patches, or advanced methods like nanoparticles and liposomes, designed to optimize the efficacy, safety, and patient compliance of the medication.

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community Targeted Follicular Finasteride Delivery: A Low-Systemic Strategy

15 upvotes 5 months ago

A peptide-based delivery system for finasteride shows promise in reducing systemic side effects while maintaining hair growth effectiveness. Combining this with other treatments like minoxidil and RU58841 could enhance results with lower systemic absorption.

community Has Anyone Heard About Ethossomal Finasteride? 6x Finasteride Delivery in Hair Folicule?

36 upvotes 3 years ago

A user is considering switching from oral to topical finasteride to reduce systemic DHT impact and is exploring ethossomal finasteride for better skin penetration and potential hair regrowth. They found ethossomal finasteride in Brazil and are seeking opinions on its effectiveness compared to other topical delivery methods.

community How come topical fin doesn't deliver superior results when it suppresses scalp DHT more effectively than oral?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 36 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical finasteride is believed to reduce scalp DHT more than oral forms, but its effectiveness is questioned due to inconsistent application and absorption. Oral finasteride is considered more effective because it consistently reduces systemic DHT, ensuring more reliable results.

community Propylene Glycol vs Glycerin in topical finasterside?

2 upvotes 10 months ago

Switching from propylene glycol to glycerin in topical finasteride may reduce systemic absorption and side effects while maintaining local scalp DHT suppression. Concerns exist about glycerin's ability to deliver the full dose to hair follicles.

community Adding Oral Min for evening the odds

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses switching from topical to oral Minoxidil for hair loss treatment, with the expectation of better results due to systemic delivery. The user has been using Finasteride, topical Minoxidil, and dermastamping, maintaining hair but seeking more regrowth.

community Any experience with Copper Peptides or micro infusion systems for hair growth?

4 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation is about using copper peptides and micro infusion systems for hair growth. The original poster is currently using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride.

community Clascoterone 5% Delivers Strong Phase 3 Hair-Growth Results

371 upvotes 8 months ago

Clascoterone 5% solution shows strong potential for hair growth, offering a new treatment for alopecia with minimal side effects. It blocks androgen receptors locally and may be available by late 2026 or early 2027.

community Are we underestimating systemic absorption with homemade/generic Topical Fin? (HPCH vs. PG/Ethanol formulations)

5 upvotes 7 months ago

Topical finasteride may have higher systemic absorption and lower efficacy when using a Propylene Glycol/Ethanol formulation compared to the hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) formulation. The safety profile of topical finasteride relies heavily on the HPCH formulation, and using standard solutions might lead to different pharmacokinetics.

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

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 178 upvotes 4 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 Opinion on the recent clascoterone breakthrough?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 8 months ago

Clascoterone has shown promising results in increasing hair density without systemic side effects, potentially offering benefits similar to finasteride. There is skepticism due to the lack of published photos despite the market interest.

community Why liposomal finasteride and minoxidil may be better than traditional topical solutions.

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 1 year ago

Liposomal formulations of finasteride and minoxidil may enhance drug delivery to the skin and hair follicles more effectively than traditional solutions, potentially improving treatment outcomes. However, more human clinical trials are needed to confirm these benefits.

community My derm said they came up with a new serum that is better then fin? What’s y’all’s thoughts

7 months ago

A new serum claims to enhance hair regrowth by amplifying oxygen delivery, improving the effectiveness of treatments like exosomes and peptides. Users are skeptical, questioning its efficacy compared to established treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community Anagen (@anagenxyz) claiming they've cracked scalp-only DHT blocking - thoughts?

15 upvotes 5 days ago

A company is developing a topical dutasteride that targets hair follicles without significantly affecting systemic DHT levels, with trials underway to measure its effectiveness. Users discuss the potential benefits and skepticism around the formulation compared to existing treatments.

community What happened to topical dutasteride??

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 28 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical dutasteride is considered for hair loss, but concerns about systemic absorption and side effects like reduced libido are common. Users have mixed results, with some preferring oral finasteride or dutasteride despite side effects, while others find topical treatments beneficial but challenging.

community How is there still no consensus on Topical Dutasteride in 2024?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 147 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation expresses frustration over the lack of clear evidence regarding the effectiveness and systemic impact of topical Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, despite years of discussion. People are criticized for not conducting proper research and for providing contradictory anecdotal claims.

community Topical Dutasteride Experiment

1 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is experimenting with a homemade topical dutasteride formulation to reduce hair loss while minimizing systemic absorption, using MCT oil, almond oil, vitamin E, tea tree oil, and lavender oil. They are monitoring hair growth and side effects, particularly focusing on sexual health, and are open to feedback on their approach.

community Napkin math: are we using 100x more topical finasteride than necessary?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 4 months ago

Topical finasteride concentrations are likely much higher than necessary for effective follicular DHT suppression, with current standards being 100-1000 times above the theoretical minimum. Lower concentrations (0.001-0.0025%) might still work locally while minimizing systemic exposure.

community Is it sufficient to block scalp DHT topically, or is it also necessary to reduce serum DHT? (My Question is Elaborated Below)

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical finasteride can be as effective as oral finasteride for hair regrowth with fewer systemic side effects, but precise dosing is essential. Combining oral dutasteride with topical finasteride is not recommended due to dutasteride's stronger inhibition.

community Topical Dutasteride & Microneedling Works

4 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical dutasteride, especially at higher concentrations, can be effective for hair loss when combined with microneedling to enhance absorption. Users discuss the side effects of finasteride and dutasteride, with some preferring topical treatments to avoid systemic side effects.

community PP405 is NOT gray market jxl069

in Technology 26 upvotes 7 months ago

PP405 is a safer alternative to JXL069 for hair loss treatment because it penetrates the skin effectively and degrades in the blood, avoiding systemic toxicity. JXL069, when forced into the body, can cause dangerous side effects like lactic acidosis due to its inability to degrade safely.

community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

14 upvotes 2 years ago

A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

community Why everyone should be using topical Dutasteride

45 upvotes 3 months ago

Topical Dutasteride, especially in a liposomal base, is recommended for enhanced scalp DHT suppression when used with oral Dutasteride. It is suggested to apply it twice a week for effective results without significant systemic impact.

community Topical fin - why are people still using alcohol carriers when liposomal is proven to be better?

7 upvotes 1 year ago

Liposomal carriers for topical finasteride offer better targeting, reduced side effects, and less irritation compared to alcohol-based solutions, but availability and cost may limit their use. Minoxidil can dissolve in liposomal carriers, enhancing delivery and stability.

community A Nuanced Look at Microdosing Topical Finasteride

86 upvotes 2 years 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 Why don’t finasteride gummies exist?

2 years ago

The conversation discusses the idea of creating finasteride gummies for hair loss treatment, with some users expressing skepticism about their effectiveness compared to pills. Concerns include the potential for reduced drug delivery in gummy form and the risk of children mistaking them for candy.

community Going on the big 3 for the first time. What blood tests do I need to do (initially and ongoing)?

4 upvotes 1 month ago

A man in his 40s is considering starting finasteride, oral minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo for hair loss, with concerns about side effects like gynecomastia and brain fog. He is advised to consider blood tests for monitoring, with some users suggesting topical treatments to reduce systemic side effects.

community Early impressions Rootique Dou + Ulo low dose finasteride

5 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shares their positive experience using the Rootique Dou applicator with 0.005% finasteride, noting it effectively delivers the product without greasiness and helps with hair regrowth without side effects. Another user reports regrowth using low-dose finasteride from ULO, while avoiding tretinoin due to skin irritation.

community Logical reason as to why people don't get results on dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 25 upvotes 1 year ago

Many users report better results with finasteride than dutasteride for hair loss, despite studies suggesting otherwise. Some suggest that dutasteride's effectiveness may depend on the delivery method, such as using lipids for absorption.

community Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video

76 upvotes 2 years ago

Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.

community Nothing compensates enough for hair loss at young age.

in Chat 66 upvotes 10 months ago

Early hair loss causes emotional distress, and common coping strategies like fitness and fashion are inadequate. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair systems, and scalp micropigmentation were tried but were unsatisfactory.