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    GlossaryGlycerin

    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 Using a 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel. My experience 2 weeks in.

      in Treatment  38 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user switched from minoxidil to a homemade 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel and noticed no hair fall after two weeks, despite stopping minoxidil. The gel includes water, 2-deoxy-d-ribose, vegetable glycerine, 2-phenoxyethanol, sodium alginate, and rosemary oil, and the user reports healthier-feeling hair.

      community Allergic to minoxidil, are there any alternatives?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user is allergic to minoxidil and seeks alternatives for hair regrowth. They have been using finasteride for two years, which stopped hair loss but did not promote regrowth.

      community Min/Fin 3 months difference - 23yo dude

      in Progress Pictures  526 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 23-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth in 3 months using a topical mixture of minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1%, with added bimatoprost. The treatment is government-subsidized, costing around $15, and the user reported no side effects.

      community How I stopped minoxidil build up on my scalp.

      in Minoxidil  45 upvotes 9 months ago
      Switching from minoxidil with propylene glycol to a glycerin-based solution helped reduce scalp buildup and dandruff. Using ketoconazole shampoo and a scalp massager also improved scalp health.