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    GlossaryDiethylene glycol monoethyl ether (Transcutol)

    solvent used in cosmetics to enhance ingredient penetration

    Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, also known as Ethoxydiglycol, is a solvent commonly used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It helps dissolve other ingredients and enhances the penetration of active ingredients into the skin, making it useful in formulations like creams, lotions, and hair care products.

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      in Treatment 1 year ago
      The user visited a trichologist due to ineffective topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. The trichologist recommended a new regimen including a two-month course of locoidon (cortisone 0.1%), followed by a solution containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butirrate, estrone, progesterone, tocopherol acetate, trichosol, and transcutol.

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      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 2 years ago
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      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      User wants to make homemade topical finasteride to minimize side effects and asks about using glycerin, stirring time, storage, and alternative solvents. Another user's comment is unclear.

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