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    GlossaryDiethylene glycol monoethyl ether

    solvent used in cosmetics to enhance ingredient penetration

    Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, also known as Ethoxydiglycol, is a solvent commonly used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It helps dissolve other ingredients and enhances the penetration of active ingredients into the skin, making it useful in formulations like creams, lotions, and hair care products.

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      community Result after 8 months on minoxidil and finasteride.

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      The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after 8 months of treatment with 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg finasteride once daily, head massages, omega 3, vitamin D, zinc, and using a dermaroller starting at the 6th month. They are satisfied with the results and experienced no side effects.

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      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of anti-androgens for hair loss, with a preference for topical treatments like RU58841 over oral options due to better scalp concentration and fewer side effects. Topical finasteride at 0.1% may provide some results, especially when combined with a topical androgen receptor antagonist like RU58841.