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the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
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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 Effect of Tocopheryl Polyethylene Glycol Succinate on the Percutaneous Penetration of Minoxidil from Water/Ethanol/Polyethylene Glycol 400 Solutions
Adding TPGS to minoxidil solutions can improve skin penetration and retention, especially in water and PEG 400-based solutions.
research Targeted Skin Delivery of Topically Applied Drugs by Optimized Formulation Design
Optimized formulations with specific ingredients can significantly improve skin delivery of topical drugs.
research Mechanistic Study of Decreased Skin Penetration Using a Combination of Sonophoresis with Sodium Fluorescein-Loaded PEGylated Liposomes with D-Limonene
Using sonophoresis can make it harder for certain drug-loaded liposomes to get through the skin.
research Relative Uptake of Minoxidil Into Appendages and Stratum Corneum and Permeation Through Human Skin In Vitro
Minoxidil promotes hair growth by penetrating skin, with ethanol-containing formulas working best.
research Optimization and Transfollicular Delivery of Finasteride-Loaded Proniosomes for Hair Growth Stimulation in C57BL/6Mlac Mice
Finasteride-loaded proniosomes effectively promote hair growth in mice.
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5 / 248 resultscommunity to all people who cannot tolerate anti androgens (loe dose topical fin, pyrilutamide, CB) i am getting desperate, looking for a solution
The user tried Minoxidil without success, and Finasteride worked but caused sexual side effects even at a very low dose. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss as they cannot tolerate anti-androgens and are also in therapy for mental health.
community Propylene glycol vs ethyl alcohol(70% or 96%) for topical finasteride solution. Pros and cons?
The conversation discusses the pros and cons of using propylene glycol versus ethyl alcohol in topical solutions for finasteride and minoxidil. It questions why propylene glycol is commonly used and whether ethyl alcohol might be a better option.
community Using essential oils as well as minoxidil?
The conversation is about using a blend of coconut oil, peppermint oil, and rosemary oil with minoxidil for hair loss, and whether it's safe to apply this blend after microneedling.
community Pyrilutamide vs enzalutamide. Same thing?( Especially for biochemists, farmacologists)
Researching whether pyri and enza, which are stereoisomers of each other, share the same features related to CNS penetration/GABA Inhibition; safety and efficacy when used topically at 0.5-1%; and cost comparison between the two treatments.
community Can use olive oil instead of PG (propylene glycol) or glycerin in topical finasteride preparation?
A user asked if olive oil can replace propylene glycol or glycerin in topical finasteride preparation. Another user advised against it, suggesting MCT oil instead due to olive oil's potential to worsen dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.