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substances added to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life

Preservatives are substances added to products like food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and mold. In the context of hair care products, preservatives help maintain the product's efficacy and safety over time, ensuring that ingredients remain stable and effective without becoming contaminated.

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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 allergen of the year award list(2000-2023).most allergens are in every day shampoos and skin care.

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses allergens in everyday shampoos and skincare products, listing yearly allergens from 2000 to 2023. It suggests that these chemicals might contribute to acne and hair loss.

community is mixing finasteride in 2% minoxidil solution a good idea?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 4 months ago

The user experiences severe headaches from 5% minoxidil and is considering mixing finasteride with a 2% minoxidil solution or diluting a 5% minoxidil + 0.1% finasteride solution. They seek advice on the appropriate method and dilutant composition.

community Organic Self Tanner on bald Scalp?

in Shaved/buzzed 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with daily derma rolling, and is considering using an organic self-tanner on their shaved scalp. They seek advice on whether the self-tanner's ingredients could harm hair regrowth.

community Rosemary out here changing lives for the better

in Treatment 90 upvotes 3 months ago

Rosemary oil is being used as an addition to minoxidil and finasteride for hair health, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users report positive results, while others see no benefit or experience adverse effects.

community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

in Product 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

community DIY Shed treatment & thick regrowth, Vitamin C shampoo

in Treatment 8 upvotes 2 years ago

DIY hair loss treatment with vitamin C in shampoo reduced shedding and promoted regrowth, benefiting both the original poster and their wife.

community Is it possible for Dutasteride to make one mentally slow?

in Chat 22 upvotes 3 months ago

Dutasteride may cause mental fog, vision blurriness, and sleep issues. Users suggest trying topical versions of the drug to mitigate side effects.

community M21 I stopped finesterid 3 Months ago... this is how it looks now

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 176 upvotes 4 months ago

A user stopped finasteride due to side effects and rapid hair loss, considering a hair system. Others suggested alternatives like dutasteride, minoxidil, and topical finasteride.

community Less messy way of applying minoxidil

in Chat 25 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation suggests using a dropper to apply minoxidil to the scalp without force for a less messy application compared to sprays or other methods.

community To my fellow under 20s that are balding

in Chat 127 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about young men under 20 experiencing hair loss. They discuss their experiences and treatments used, including finasteride (fin) and minoxidil (min).

community How is it that golden era bodybuilders kept their hair while blasting gear while in the modern era most are bald? I’m convinced there’s something in our food and water causing MPB to speed up

in Satire 729 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the difference in hair loss between bodybuilders in the "Golden Era" and modern bodybuilders. Some users speculate that factors such as the types and doses of steroids used, genetics, diet, microplastics, and overall health may contribute to hair loss. Hair loss prevention medication and transplants are mentioned as potential treatments.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 191 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

community Went home for the holidays and my Dad asked ‘what have you done to your hair?’ he was genuinely happy for me and supportive when I told him I was growing it back with finasteride. AMA – 7 months in.

in Progress Pictures 534 upvotes 2 years ago

User experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months of using 0.5mg finasteride, along with minoxidil and dermastamp. Side effects include increased sensitivity to poor lifestyle choices, but overall confidence improved.

community Is anyone buying this comb over?

in Styling 310 upvotes 1 year ago

User has diffuse thinning crown and uses combover with hair spray. Oral minoxidil showed amazing results for another user.

community DIY treatment... Shedding completely stopped after 1.5 yrs

in Treatment 249 upvotes 2 years ago

Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.

community Help labing up hair preservations

in Research/Science 3 months ago

The conversation is about making RU58841 solutions for hair loss treatment and sourcing ingredients for KB solutions. The user mentions using RU58841 powder from Shaanxi Greenyobiotech.

community Results with Peppermint Oil?

in Question 6 upvotes 4 years ago

People discussed using Peppermint Oil for general hair thinning not linked to male pattern baldness. They shared their experiences and results.

community Is a very rapid onset shed possible on Dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 4 months ago

A user experienced significant hair shedding after starting dutasteride, questioning if it's due to the treatment or rapid progression of androgenetic alopecia. They previously used Rogaine and biotin for over 10 years.

community SCUBE3 and GT20029 could be the closet thing to a cure: Hair Follicle Regeneration and Protection Against DHT

in Research/Science 15 upvotes 1 year ago

SCUBE3 and GT20029 are potential treatments for hair loss, with SCUBE3 stimulating hair growth and GT20029 protecting against DHT. A combined approach using SCUBE3, finasteride or dutasteride, and later GT20029 could provide a comprehensive treatment for androgenetic alopecia.

community [19M] Before and after pics 8 months after consistent use of Finasteride 1 mg and Minoxidil 5% 1ml every night, ketokonazole2%+salicylic acid mild shampoo everyday. I've used minoxidil only for the frontal, most significant area of the scalp for regrowth as 1 ml is not enough for entire scalp

in Progress Pictures 220 upvotes 2 years ago

User shared before and after photos of 8 months using Finasteride 1mg and Minoxidil 5% 1ml nightly, with positive results and no side effects. Others praised the progress and suggested alternative treatments like topical fin, CB-03-01, or RU58841.

community HairClone to start hair multiplication services in 2022

in Update 135 upvotes 2 years ago

HairClone plans to start hair multiplication services in 2022. Users discuss various treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair cloning, expressing both hope and skepticism about the technology and its costs.

community Alfatradiol Experience (2 months)

in Treatment 12 upvotes 3 years ago

User experienced side effects from oral finasteride and tried topical Alfatradiol for hair loss. Alfatradiol provided maintenance without significant regrowth, and user suggests it as an alternative for those struggling with finasteride side effects.

community ~2.5 months min, is this good progress?

in Is this regrowth? 415 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user reported significant hair regrowth after 2.5 months using 5% minoxidil, later switching to 10% minoxidil, finasteride, and oral minoxidil. The combination of topical and oral treatments showed impressive progress with minimal side effects.

community New update. 16 months on finasteride, 25 year old, 1.25mg daily. The first picture is a screenshot from a video taken in February 2023, hence the quality is kinda poor.

in Progress Pictures 418 upvotes 3 months ago

A 25-year-old user shared progress pictures after 16 months of using 1.25mg daily finasteride for hair loss, reporting noticeable results around months 4-5 and some initial side effects that resolved. The user experienced thickening and slight regrowth of the hairline.

community This guy loses all transplanted hair?!

in Transplants 160 upvotes 5 months ago

A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hair loss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.

community Hair corners more secure after 5.5 years on fin

in Progress Pictures 212 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation is about someone's hair improvement after 5.5 years on finasteride, with various users commenting on the results and discussing their own experiences with hair loss treatments. Some users can't see a difference, while others inquire about the dosage used.

community Second Shed recovery Motivation

in Progress Pictures 150 upvotes 6 months ago

A user shared their experience with hair recovery after a second shedding phase while using Finasteride. They advise staying consistent with treatment, as it can take 1-2 years or more to see results, and also mention using Ketoconazole but are unsure of its effectiveness.

community My hair loss recovery (9 months treatment), androgenic alopecia

in Progress Pictures 728 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared a 9-month hair recovery journey from androgenic alopecia using 1 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, and weekly dermarolling with a 1.5 mm roller. Some responders were skeptical about the authenticity of the results, while others confirmed the consistency of the user's appearance and supported the effectiveness of the treatment.

community Finasteride vs Dutasteride: The Science

in Research/Science 167 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation compares Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss treatment, discussing their effectiveness and side effects. Users share personal results and consider combining treatments like Dutasteride with RU58841.