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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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research Penetration Enhancer-Containing Vesicles as Carriers for Cutaneous Delivery of Minoxidil: In Vitro Evaluation of Drug Permeation by Infrared Spectroscopy
PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
research Formulation and Evaluation of Valproic Acid Microemulsions for Enhanced Transfollicular Delivery in Guinea Pig Skin
Valproic acid microemulsions improve skin delivery compared to regular solutions.
research Percutaneous Drug Delivery to the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
research Liposomal Systems as Drug Delivery Vehicles for Dermal and Transdermal Applications
Liposomal systems show promise for delivering drugs through the skin but face challenges like high costs and stability issues.
research Transfollicular Drug Delivery: Is It a Reality?
Hair follicles may soon be used more for targeted and systemic drug delivery.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Are we underestimating systemic absorption with homemade/generic Topical Fin? (HPCH vs. PG/Ethanol formulations)
Topical finasteride may have higher systemic absorption and lower efficacy when using a Propylene Glycol/Ethanol formulation compared to the hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) formulation. The safety profile of topical finasteride relies heavily on the HPCH formulation, and using standard solutions might lead to different pharmacokinetics.
community Why is dutasteride's volume of distribution so much bigger than finasteride? Is it more lipophilic and crosses barriers better?
Dutasteride has a larger volume of distribution than finasteride due to its lipophilic nature, allowing it to concentrate in hydrophobic areas and making it difficult to excrete. A user experiencing hair loss has been using oral finasteride for 10 months with minimal regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride or adding oral minoxidil.
community Why are more people not using RU58841
People are not using RU58841 for hair loss because it's not FDA approved, lacks long-term safety data, and is difficult to obtain and verify. They prefer FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.
community DHT blocking ingredients
The conversation discusses DHT blocking treatments for hair loss, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, Finasteride, and organic flaxseed oil containing omega-3 fatty acids. It highlights skepticism about alternative treatments and emphasizes the proven effectiveness of Finasteride and Dutasteride.
community Finasteride and Eye Problems: You’re Not Going Crazy
Finasteride can cause dry eyes and vision issues due to its impact on the meibomian glands. Users have mixed experiences, with some experiencing eye discomfort and others having no side effects.