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    Glossary Glycerin

    colorless, odorless liquid used in skincare for its moisturizing properties

    Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a colorless, odorless, and sweet-tasting liquid that is commonly used in skincare and hair care products due to its moisturizing properties. It is a humectant, meaning it attracts water from the environment into the skin or hair, helping to maintain hydration and improve texture.

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      community Ru + glycerin making scalp greasy . help !!

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing a greasy and dandruff-prone scalp from using RU58841 with glycerin and is seeking alternative carriers for seborrheic dermatitis. They are also using dutasteride 0.5mg.

      community Does RU58841 in Glycerin works?

      7 months ago
      RU58841 in glycerin may cause less irritation than in PG form, but its effectiveness might be reduced. Users discuss the potential trade-off between irritation and efficacy.

      community Propylene Glycol vs Glycerin in topical finasterside?

       2 upvotes 10 months ago
      Switching from propylene glycol to glycerin in topical finasteride may reduce systemic absorption and side effects while maintaining local scalp DHT suppression. Concerns exist about glycerin's ability to deliver the full dose to hair follicles.

      community Questions on topical finasteride with 80% ethanol + 20% glycerin as vehicle?

       3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using glycerin instead of propylene glycol as a vehicle for topical finasteride, with concerns about glycerin causing skin issues. A suggestion is made to use a mixture of 60% ethanol, 20% glycerin, and 20% water to mitigate these concerns.