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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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research Investigation of Penetration Abilities of Various Oils into Human Hair Fibers
Some oils can penetrate hair and reduce the stickiness between fibers, but mineral oil cannot.
research Penetration of Cationic Conditioning Compounds into Hair Fibers: A TOF-SIMS Approach
The study found that certain conditioning compounds can penetrate hair and potentially improve its resistance to damage.
research Impact of Hair Damage on the Penetration Profile of Coconut, Avocado, and Argan Oils into Caucasian Hair Fibers
Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
research Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometric Investigation of Penetration of Coconut and Mineral Oils into Human Hair Fibers: Relevance to Hair Damage
Coconut oil can penetrate hair better than mineral oil, potentially protecting against damage.
research Distribution Analysis of Triglyceride Having Repair Effect on Damaged Human Hair by TOF-SIMS
Hydrogenated palm oil repairs and conditions damaged hair by preventing swelling.
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5 / 163 resultscommunity Balding, short, small penis. What is the point of living…
A 24 year old male struggling with the physical and mental effects of balding, being short, and having a micropenis. Suggested treatments include taking medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, lifting weights, and trying not to compare himself to others.
community RU58841 vehicle penetration (Study for minoxidil)
The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.
community Castor oil without using penetration enhancer after microneedling?
The conversation is about whether castor oil can be effectively used alone after microneedling without a penetration enhancer like DMSO or ethanol. The user believes microneedling-induced wounds might be enough for absorption.
community So I earlier used to use the alchol variant but it lead to dryness in scalp and I switched to a non alchol variant that contains oleanolic acid , is it more or less the same , coz I heard alchol helps in better penetration so wondering if this would reduce my hair growth.
The user switched from an alcohol-based Minoxidil to a non-alcohol variant with oleanolic acid due to scalp dryness. They are concerned if the non-alcohol variant will be less effective for hair growth.
community Is there a way to boost/enhance the effects of minoxidil?
Enhancing minoxidil effects can involve using penetration enhancers like DMSO, urea, or retinol, and methods like dermarolling and adding substances like biotin and L-carnitine tartrate. Some users suggest trying higher concentrations of minoxidil if lower percentages are ineffective.