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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Influence of Chemical Permeation Enhancers on the In Vitro Skin Permeation of Minoxidil Through Excised Rat Skin: A Mechanistic Study
Urea, eucalyptus oil, and menthol improve minoxidil skin absorption.
research Optimization of Minoxidil Microemulsions Using Fractional Factorial Design Approach
The study found a way to improve a skin-applied minoxidil formula using a specific design method.
research The Effect of Various Vehicles on the In Vitro Skin Permeability of Minoxidil
Different substances can affect how well the skin absorbs minoxidil, a hair loss drug. Caprylic acid helps the skin absorb it the best, followed by propylene glycol and water.
research Development of a Doxazosin and Finasteride Transdermal System for Combination Therapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Researchers created a skin patch that delivers two drugs for treating enlarged prostate, which may improve patient use and dosage control.
research Lipid Nanoparticles for Topical and Transdermal Delivery of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmeceuticals
Lipid nanoparticles improve drug delivery through the skin, offering stability, controlled release, and better compatibility with skin.
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5 / 125 resultscommunity Stopping min on scalp - psoriasis
A user with mild psoriasis on the scalp is using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss but plans to stop minoxidil on the crown due to psoriasis aggravation. Suggestions include switching to a lipid-based minoxidil, using Ketoconazole shampoo, or trying oral minoxidil.
community Loosing hope after not seeing improvement in hair regrowth.
A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.
community Anyone experienced weight gain on dutasteride?
Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.
community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?
The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.
community Halted my hair loss with topical liposomal finasteride 0.01%
The user halted hair loss using 0.01% topical liposomal finasteride daily, with no side effects or regrowth, and recently added 5% minoxidil and low-level laser therapy. They recommend this conservative approach for those hesitant about finasteride.