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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 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 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 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 / 185 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 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.