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    GlossaryLipophilicity

    chemical affinity for dissolving in fats and oils

    Lipophilicity refers to the chemical property of a substance that describes its ability to dissolve in fats, oils, and lipids rather than in water. This characteristic is crucial in pharmacology and biochemistry because it influences how drugs are absorbed, distributed, and retained in the body, as well as their ability to cross cell membranes.

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      community Why is dutasteride's volume of distribution so much bigger than finasteride? Is it more lipophilic and crosses barriers better?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride has a larger volume of distribution than finasteride due to its lipophilic nature, allowing it to concentrate in hydrophobic areas and making it difficult to excrete. A user experiencing hair loss has been using oral finasteride for 10 months with minimal regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride or adding oral minoxidil.

      community Topical Dutasteride & Microneedling Works

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical dutasteride, especially at higher concentrations, can be effective for hair loss when combined with microneedling to enhance absorption. Users discuss the side effects of finasteride and dutasteride, with some preferring topical treatments to avoid systemic side effects.

      community PP405 is NOT gray market jxl069

      in Technology  25 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      PP405 is a safer alternative to JXL069 for hair loss treatment because it penetrates the skin effectively and degrades in the blood, avoiding systemic toxicity. JXL069, when forced into the body, can cause dangerous side effects like lactic acidosis due to its inability to degrade safely.

      community Possible solution: 2.5mg DUT for everyone

      in Chat  14 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is experimenting with creating a DIY oral Dutasteride solution using raw powder, MCT oil, and Vitamin E to reduce costs. Others discuss their experiences with similar methods and the challenges of sourcing and testing Dutasteride.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  409 upvotes 9 months ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.