18 citations
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May 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics”
This study found that UVA and UVB exposure increased hydroquinone and sunscreen absorption in nude mouse skin, with less absorption enhancement observed in more lipophilic sunscreens.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”
In this study, researchers investigated EGCG's spectroscopic properties and its interaction with DPPG lipid, finding that both experimental and theoretical approaches agree on the electronic transitions and reveal an increased absorbance due to molecular interactions.
The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topical finasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.
The conversation is about whether to use gloves when applying 5% RU58841 to avoid systemic absorption and if washing hands with water is sufficient. Users question the concern, noting it is applied to the scalp.
People discuss taking finasteride and dutasteride with various drinks, noting that water is common, while some avoid grapefruit juice. Opinions vary on whether the choice of beverage affects drug absorption.
Taking Propecia (finasteride) with olive oil is unnecessary because it is water-soluble and already has high bioavailability. Dutasteride tablets should be taken with something fatty like olive oil to improve absorption.