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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp
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glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin
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research Surfactants' Role in Nanovesicles Drug Delivery System
Surfactants in spanlastics improve drug delivery by making nanovesicles more flexible and stable for painless administration through the mouth.
research Sustained Release of Dermal Papilla-Derived Extracellular Vesicles from Injectable Microgel Promotes Hair Growth
Injecting a special gel with human protein particles can help hair grow.
research Engineered Exosomes and Composite Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration
Exosomes show promise for future tissue regeneration.
research Formulation of Deformable Liponiosomal Hybrid of Repaglinide: In Vitro Characterization and Evaluation of the Anti-Diabetic Effect
Repaglinide-loaded liponiosomal hybrids improve blood sugar control and insulin release better than regular Repaglinide.
research Formulation of Chitosan-Coated Brigatinib Nanospanlastics: Optimization, Characterization, Stability Assessment and In-Vitro Cytotoxicity Activity Against H-1975 Cell Lines
The new Brigatinib nanocarrier is more effective against lung cancer cells than the free drug.
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5 / 107 resultscommunity Minoxidil’s mechanism of action on blood pressure as a potassium channel opening molecule
Minoxidil works by opening potassium channels, leading to reduced blood pressure and potential side effects like reflex tachycardia. It is used for hair growth and affects blood pressure at high doses.
community Hairline stable but diffuse thinning with topical fin+min
The user experienced stable hairline but diffuse thinning after switching from oral finasteride to a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the topical treatment and are considering other options due to a recent decline in hair density.
community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.
community Vitamin C and hair growth PH levels
The conversation is about using vitamin C and Magnesium L-Threonate for hair growth by reducing DHT binding to dermal papilla cells. The original post about vitamin C's pH levels and sebum control was possibly removed by a moderator.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.