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    substance's ability to interact well with water

    Hydrophilic refers to a substance's ability to interact well with water. These substances have a tendency to attract and hold water molecules due to their polar nature, which means they have regions with slight electrical charges that can form hydrogen bonds with water. This property is crucial in various biological processes, such as the behavior of proteins and the function of cell membranes.

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      community Pyrilutamide update: three months

      in Update  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's 3-month experience with pyrilutamide to reduce hair shedding, and how it may not be strong enough to stop the thinning of their hairline. Other users mentioned the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride for treating hair loss.

      community What happened to topical dutasteride??

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  28 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Topical dutasteride is considered for hair loss, but concerns about systemic absorption and side effects like reduced libido are common. Users have mixed results, with some preferring oral finasteride or dutasteride despite side effects, while others find topical treatments beneficial but challenging.

      community Hydrophobic Finasteride. Why don’t we have it?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.