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      community Where to buy Oleic acid, Palmitoleic acid and anhydrous ethanol?

      in Technology  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is interested in creating a hair growth serum using oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, and anhydrous ethanol, and seeks advice on sourcing these ingredients. Another user plans to mix these with minoxidil, which already contains ethanol, and mentions using RU58841.

      community Making PG free solution at home

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user wants to make a solution for RU58841 and finasteride powder using only glycerin and asks if ethanol is necessary. They are seeking advice on whether glycerin alone is sufficient.

      community Alcohol Free Minoxidil? Azaleic Acid added?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is experiencing a burning sensation from using minoxidil and is considering trying an alcohol-free version with added azelaic acid. They are also using finasteride and seeking reliable, low-cost alternatives for minoxidil.

      community Topical finasteride in liposomal formulation

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      Topical finasteride in a liposomal formulation reduces systemic absorption compared to ethanol solutions. The user is seeking sources for such products, noting that popular options like morr-f are not liposomal.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Is this solution unnecessarily aggresive?

      in Product  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      The solution contains minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, retinoic acid, and procapil. Users suggest minoxidil with tretinoin and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, while dismissing retinoic and azelaic acids as unnecessary.

      community Homemade finasteride foam similar to minoxidil foam

      in Product 1 year ago
      A user is seeking advice on creating a homemade finasteride foam similar to over-the-counter Minoxidil foam, due to issues with glycerin and propylene glycol in their current solutions. They are considering using a mixture of ethanol/alcohol and water for the foam.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.

      community Topical fin formulation question

      in Finasteride  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is making a homemade topical finasteride solution by dissolving crushed finasteride tablets in ethanol and PG. They are unsure if the final solution maintains the intended concentration after filtering and are considering adding more ethanol to ensure accuracy.

      community Haircafe video on Min Sulfate, thoughts?

      in Research/Science  101 upvotes 6 months ago
      Minoxidil sulfate is considered for those unresponsive to regular minoxidil, with some trying a 10% formulation from Folligenz. Concerns exist about the product's stability and transparency, but some users report positive initial results.

      community Anyone hear of Ursolic Acid?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Ursolic acid, found in apple peels, lemongrass, rosemary, and lavender, may have anti-androgen effects similar to finasteride. It might be beneficial for hair health when used with other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Topical Finasteride with rogain foam as solvent

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Rogain foam as a solvent for topical finasteride due to an allergy to propylene glycol. The foam's ingredients, including alcohol SD 40B, are considered suitable for dissolving finasteride for easier application without skin irritation.

      community Diy dutesteride please help MCT oil or PG?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is making their own dutasteride solution using MCT oil but is concerned about its effectiveness and bioavailability. They are considering using propylene glycol or adding ethanol for better results, while others suggest the current dosage might be excessive.

      community L'Oréal Serioxyl Vs Garnier fructus stemoxydine

      in Product  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      L'Oreal Serioxyl and Garnier Fructus Stemoxydine are compared for effectiveness in hair loss treatment. The user considers switching from Serioxyl to the cheaper Garnier Fructus but is unsure about its effectiveness and stemoxydine percentage.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, and other FGF-5 inhibitors?

      in Question  3 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract as a treatment for hair loss by inhibiting FGF-5. The user also mentions the product évolis, which is based on this extract but is only available in the US and Australia.

      community Best minoxidil formulation for best results?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses creating a customized minoxidil formulation with tretinoin, azelaic acid, and caffeine, but there are concerns about foam stabilization due to acidity. The user seeks advice on the best formulation for effective results.

      community Helicobacter's concocted serum v1

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.