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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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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Keratin Film Made of Human Hair as a Nail Plate Model for Studying Drug Permeation
Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.
research Transdermal Film-Loaded Finasteride Microplates to Enhance Drug Skin Permeation: Two-Step Optimization Study
Optimized film improves finasteride skin absorption and treatment efficiency.
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 Drug Permeation Through Hair Follicles: Importance and Potential
Hair follicles are important for drug delivery through the skin, but better methods are needed to understand and improve this process.
research Rheological Properties and Composition Affecting the Skin Permeation of a Model of a Hydrophilic Drug in Lecithin Reverse Wormlike Micelles
IPM enhances skin penetration of hydrophilic drugs.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Peptides that Stop Hair Loss? | In-depth Literature Review Video
Peptides like TB500, KPV, GHK-CU, and BPC-157 are overhyped for hair growth with limited proven effectiveness in humans. Combining peptides with delivery methods like iontophoresis and sonophoresis shows promise, but many claims remain unproven.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.
community Does melatonin dissolve in isopropyl alcohol
The conversation discusses making a topical melatonin solution for hair loss treatment, questioning if isopropyl alcohol can dissolve melatonin. Melatonin is soluble in lipids and alcohol, but it's unstable and should be mixed fresh regularly; it may help hair growth by affecting certain cellular signaling pathways and has anti-androgenic effects.
community Homemade Topical Finasteride Formula?
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 A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.
Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.