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research A Composite Model for the Transport of Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Compounds Across the Skin: Steady-State Behavior

32 citations, September 2018 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences”

The model better predicts how water-loving and fat-loving substances move through the skin by including tiny pores and hair follicle paths.

research Hair Growth Promotion and Anti-Hair Loss Effects of Arabica Coffee Pulp Extracts Using Supercritical Fluid Extraction

November 2023 in “Foods”

Arabica coffee pulp extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.

research A New Label-Free Screen for Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibitors Using LC-MS

15 citations, October 2016 in “Steroids”

Researchers developed a new method to find substances in herbs that can block a specific enzyme linked to hair loss.

research Kinetics and Equilibrium of Solute Diffusion into Human Hair

8 citations, July 2012 in “Annals of biomedical engineering”

Hair absorbs molecules differently based on their size, charge, and love for water, and less at higher pH; this can help make better hair products.

research Relative Influence of Ethanol and Propylene Glycol Cosolvents on Deposition of Minoxidil into the Skin

34 citations, October 1994 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”

Ethanol over 50% helps minoxidil absorb better into skin.

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community Can I mix finasteride in just water for topical?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about whether finasteride can be mixed with just water for a topical solution and if Isopropyl Alcohol and Propylene Glycol are necessary for effectiveness and faster drying. The user is seeking advice on the formulation of topical finasteride.

community The other day I had a random discussion about not eating the livers of predators like polar bears because you can get vitamin A poisoning, my nurse roommate looked up symptoms and found telogen effluvium was one of them...

in Chat 1 upvotes 5 months ago

A user experienced hair thinning possibly due to excess vitamin A from taking extra gummy vitamins. They stopped taking the vitamins and are seeking advice on hair regrowth and managing vitamin A levels.

community Fin shed is no joke. This is from running my hand through my hair on my way home

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1053 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation is about hair shedding experienced while using finasteride (fin) for hair loss treatment. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride, minoxidil (min), and other treatments, noting that shedding is often a sign that the treatment is working.

community Topical Valproic acid/sodium valproate — has anyone tried this?

in Question 2 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about using valproic acid, an anti-seizure medication, as a topical treatment to promote hair growth. The original poster is seeking personal experiences from those who have tried this method.

community Can Fin + Min save my hair? [20M]

in Satire 3155 upvotes 5 months ago

A user is considering using finasteride and minoxidil to address hair loss, particularly at the temples and crown. Responses include encouragement, humor, and additional suggestions like using a derma roller.

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