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process of designing a specific mixture of ingredients

Formulation refers to the process of designing and creating a specific mixture of ingredients to achieve a desired effect, such as in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, or hair care products. For example, in the context of hair care, a formulation might involve combining various chemicals and natural extracts to create a shampoo that strengthens hair and reduces dandruff.

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community A Systemic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia: A Review

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 5 months ago

Topical formulations, natural products, and CAM therapies are being used to treat Androgenic alopecia to avoid side effects of Finasteride and Minoxidil. The review covers various low-risk, alternative treatment options.

community Compounding for topical formulations?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the high cost of a topical hair loss treatment from Happy Head, which contains finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. The user is seeking cheaper alternatives, specifically asking if there are compounding pharmacies that can recreate the same or similar formulation.

community Are 10% fluridil formulations effective?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is asking if using a 10% fluridil formulation would be effective for blocking scalp androgens in addition to their current treatment of oral dutasteride.

community Requesting Experiences: Topical Dutasteride - Liposomes vs. DMSO vs. Trichosol Results?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 29 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses experiences with topical dutasteride for hair loss, comparing formulations from FUEClinic, MinoxidilMax, and Strut. Users share their results and side effects, with some preferring topical over oral treatments to minimize systemic absorption.

community r/Tressless bros in a nutshell

in Satire 639 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses personal experiences with hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and Finasteride, with some users regretting not starting treatment earlier and others experiencing side effects. Some users are considering or have switched to topical formulations due to side effects from oral medications.

community There's been a lot of interest in Liposomal Finasteride ever since that one study came out that it was the most effective than all other topical finasteride solutions. Liposomal solutions are actually dirt cheap and easy to make. Comes out to only a couple bucks a month if you get the 15$ costco fin

in Finasteride 2 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about using liposomal finasteride for hair loss treatment, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and ease of preparation. It suggests using lecithin and crushed finasteride pills to make the solution, which has shown to be significantly more effective than other topical formulations.

community For those of you who are getting facial skin side effects (aging, dark circles) from minoxidil, try this, it helped me.

in Minoxidil 11 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation provides tips to reduce facial skin side effects from Minoxidil, such as changing pillowcases, sleeping on the back, careful application, hydration, and taking breaks. One reply suggests that alcohol in Minoxidil formulations, not Minoxidil itself, may cause skin aging.

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

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 149 upvotes 6 months 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 Trichosol, polyethylene glycol, and DMSO

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 7 months ago

The user experiences irritation from alcohols in minoxidil and is considering alternatives like trichosol mixed with polyethylene glycol or DMSO. They seek advice on the best nonirritating option.

community A non-responder revisiting Minoxidil with Follica FR5 / FR10 / FR15

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 4 months ago

The user discusses using Follics FR5, FR10, and FR15, which combine Minoxidil, Adenosine, Procapil, Azelaic acid, and Procyanidin B2, to address hair loss. They have previously used Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride with varying success.

community HUGE: Pyrilutamide seems to be stable for at least 3 weeks into KB solution. So, that means stable with water content and not degradation according to Anageninc! They will keep testing the stability further. Check the video! Many thanks to the guy AlphaMode.

in Update 68 upvotes 1 year ago

The potential stability of pyrilutamide in a mixture with water, and how it could be used in combination with Minoxidil and Finasteride to treat hair loss.

community Finding a legit topical procyanidin b2 solution

in Treatment 13 upvotes 2 years ago

Finding a topical solution for hair loss, with specific treatments mentioned such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841.

community Beeezula off label (winlevi compounded)

in Treatment 6 upvotes 3 years ago

User seeks availability of Breezula and its delayed trials. Asks for success with similar topical antiandrogens like fluridil.

community Hairloss Treatment - General health and efficacy-conscious stack overview

in Treatment 1 month ago

The conversation discusses managing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and saw palmetto, emphasizing the importance of scalp health and DHT reduction. The user shares personal experiences and suggests a balanced approach, combining topical treatments and lifestyle changes for effective hair regrowth.

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 11 month update 1st pic 11 months ago vs today. 2nd pic same timeframe but wet hair. 3rd pic my hair at my worst back in 2020. 4th pic under bright lighting & camera flash. 5th pic hairline. 6th & 7th pic side/back view. 8th pic good hair day.

in Progress Pictures 491 upvotes 2 months ago

The user shared impressive hair regrowth results after 11 months using topical finasteride and minoxidil from HIMS. Many users congratulated the progress and inquired about the application method, brand, and potential side effects.

community Results after 1.5 year on DUT (progress pictures)

in Progress Pictures 570 upvotes 2 months ago

The user shared impressive hair regrowth results after 1.5 years using dutasteride (DUT) and oral minoxidil. They switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil due to lack of results and experienced no side effects.

community biochemistry bros, is this hair loss solution viable?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses using a combination of finasteride, spironolactone, minoxidil, retinol, azelaic acid, and caffeine for hair loss treatment. The user inquires about the limitations of these drugs and whether tretinoin would be more effective than retinol.

community MY 6 MONTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRESS

in Progress Pictures 210 upvotes 4 months ago

A 23-year-old male shared his 6-month hair transformation using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D, gym, cardio, and dermastamping. He reported significant hair maintenance and no side effects.

community My case study: DHT serum levels unresponsive to higher topical fin dosages.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 5 months ago

The user has been using liposomal topical finasteride since late 2022, progressively increasing the dose, but DHT serum levels remain largely unchanged. Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole, hair condition has neither improved nor worsened.

community When’s a good time for a diffuse thinner to incorporate minoxidil into their regimen?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 7 months ago

A 31-year-old has been on finasteride for 8 years and is experiencing less dense hair and itchiness, and is considering adding minoxidil or RU58841 to their regimen. They are also inquiring about the benefits of oral versus topical finasteride.

community I got prescribed topical finasteride!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 20 upvotes 7 months ago

The user was prescribed 0.3% topical finasteride with 5% minoxidil for use on the temples twice daily, while continuing minoxidil on the full scalp. Replies suggested using the treatment once daily and questioned the logic of treating only the temples, with one suggesting dilution for use across the entire scalp.

community Any diffuse thinners have a good experience with Minox and is foam or liquid preferred???

in Minoxidil 5 upvotes 8 months ago

A user with diffuse thinning experienced no hair regrowth with finasteride or Avodart but slowed hair loss with Avodart. They are considering trying Minoxidil and are seeking advice on whether to use foam or liquid, and if combining it with other treatments could be beneficial, excluding micro-needling due to scalp irritation concerns.

community Sharing what worked for me (PCOS related hair loss)

in Female 32 upvotes 10 months ago

A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.

community Exploring Bryan Johnson's Hair Routine In Detail

in Research/Science 65 upvotes 10 months ago

Bryan Johnson uses a custom hair loss treatment that includes topical finasteride, minoxidil, azelaic acid, diclofenac, tea tree oil, rosemary oil, ginkgo biloba, biotin, and melatonin, which have shown varying degrees of effectiveness with minimal side effects. He also undergoes PRP and laser therapy, and has tried dutasteride mesotherapy.

community Thinking of getting transplant to refill density lost from traction alopecia

in Transplants 16 upvotes 1 year ago

A 22-year-old with 4c hair is considering a hair transplant to address traction alopecia caused by braid extensions. They have tried derma stamping, oils, and minoxidil but stopped due to side effects.

community Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say

in Research/Science 17 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.

community Who's tried these topical solutions?

in Treatment 10 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical melatonin, caffeine, and adenosine have shown impressive results in increasing hair density by 55% in 8 weeks, according to a Medium article.

community Minoxidil, low dose Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, Derma Rolling, shampoo... Why?

in Research/Science 11 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a person's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes Minoxidil, low-dose Finasteride, Pyrilutamide, weekly use of a derma roller, and hair loss shampoo. They chose these treatments to minimize systemic effects and plan to share their results for others' benefit.

community 6 months of microneedling, minox, 1% keto, & biotin. Time for fin?

in Progress Pictures 332 upvotes 1 year ago

User experienced hair growth after 6 months using microneedling, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin. Commenters suggest adding finasteride to treatment for better results and preventing further hair loss.