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    GlossaryDermal Delivery

    method of administering substances through skin for local or systemic effects

    Dermal delivery refers to the method of administering active ingredients or medications through the skin. This approach is used to target local conditions or to achieve systemic effects by allowing the substances to penetrate the skin layers and enter the bloodstream. It is commonly used in treatments for skin conditions, pain management, and hormone replacement therapy.

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      community Homemade Topical Finasteride Formula?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      User wants to make homemade topical finasteride to minimize side effects and asks about using glycerin, stirring time, storage, and alternative solvents. Another user's comment is unclear.

      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year 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 IGF-1 and Peptides? Miracle molecule waiting to be found

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments focusing on stimulating IGF-1 at the follicle level using growth-factor cocktails and engineered peptides, such as Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-20, Thymosin-β4, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. It suggests that device-assisted delivery methods like microneedling may enhance effectiveness.