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Glossary Diclofenac

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce pain and inflammation

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used to reduce inflammation and pain in conditions such as arthritis, menstrual pain, and other acute pain scenarios. It is available under various brand names, including Voltaren and Cataflam, and works by inhibiting the production of substances in the body that cause inflammation and pain.

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research Treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp with diclofenac sodium gel: a case series

2 citations , September 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports”

This article discusses the chronic inflammatory skin diseases acne keloidalis nuchae and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, focusing on their shared etiology and differing progression, and reports no new clinical findings.

research Topical Diclofenac 3% Gel for Actinic Keratosis May Induce Terminal Hair in Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Report of Three Cases

December 2015 in “Journal of skin and stem cell”

This study reports three cases where patients treated with topical 3% diclofenac gel for scalp actinic keratosis also experienced hair growth in androgenetic alopecia-affected areas.

research Formulation and Evaluation of Diclofenac Diethylamine Gel Using Natural Mucilages

January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications”

In this research, topical gels using natural mucilages from okra and hibiscus were successfully formulated to deliver diclofenac diethylamine, with hibiscus mucilage at 10% showing the best performance as a gelling agent based on various physicochemical tests.

research Microemulsions as Solubilizers and Penetration Enhancers for Minoxidil Release from Gels

23 citations , March 2021 in “Gels”

This study found that minoxidil solubilized in gelatin-containing microemulsions resulted in over 5% of the drug remaining in porcine skin, significantly more than the reference gel.

research Formulation and evaluation of dermatological products for topical delivery / by Mahima Manian

January 2016 in “Mercer University Libraries (Mercer University)”

This study found that an anhydrous gel formulation containing sertaconazole nitrate effectively penetrated the stratum corneum for treating fungal infections without causing irritation.

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community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

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The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

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