research Self-Assembled Chitosan Nanoparticles for Percutaneous Delivery of Caffeine: Preparation, Characterization, and In Vitro Release Studies
Chitosan nanoparticles are promising for sustained caffeine delivery through the skin.
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research Effect of Varied Hair Protein Fractions on the Gel Properties of Keratin/Chitosan Hydrogels for Use in Tissue Engineering
Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
research Biocompatible Nanoparticles and Vesicular Systems in Transdermal Drug Delivery for Various Skin Diseases
Nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin but more research is needed on their long-term effects and skin penetration challenges.
research Innovative Functional Biomaterials as Therapeutic Wound Dressings for Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Innovative biomaterials show promise in healing chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
research Cross-Linked Features of Mouse Pelage Hair Resistant to Detergent Extraction
Some mutant mice have hair with abnormal cross-linking, mainly in the cuticle, not affecting other hair parts.
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5 / 82 resultscommunity What Works to Restore Hairloss for Cis-Males? Not Much
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JaneyElizabeth
in Treatment
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4 years ago Hair regrowth treatments for cis-males include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Estrogen and testosterone blockers can help restore hair loss but may not suit everyone.
community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
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obafootballinstinct
in Research/Science
136 upvotes
6 months ago Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
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Whole_Quail3333
in Research/Science
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10 months ago Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
community Why is Minoxidil not enough for hair loss? (No fin)
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ghristov
in Minoxidil
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1 month ago Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
community Please listen. If you want to save your hair.
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PowerPussman
in Progress Pictures
126 upvotes
2 years ago User discusses two medications for stopping hair loss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and side effects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.