research Compounded topical preparations in plaque psoriasis: Still a place for it in 2018?
Compounded topical preparations should be used with caution for severe psoriasis and generally come after systemic treatments.
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research Preparation of 4-aryl-2-trifluoromethylbenzonitrile derivatives as androgen receptor antagonists for topical suppression of sebum production
Scientists made a chemical (compound 4e) that can be applied on skin to reduce oil production, which can help with acne, but it might cause skin sensitivity to light.
research A review on skin aging: mechanisms and therapeutic strategies
New treatments like antioxidants and herbal creams can help reduce skin aging.
research Bracketed Stability Evaluation of Topical Minoxidil and Finasteride in Foamil®.
The minoxidil and finasteride foam remains stable and effective for 180 days at room temperature.
research Film-forming spray loaded with Salvia rosmarinus essential oil: preparation, characterization and successful treatment of alopecia by hair restoration density
Rosemary essential oil spray can effectively increase hair density in alopecia treatment.
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Creating custom topical treatments for hair loss using minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It includes recipes and instructions for home preparation, focusing on cost savings and customization.
community Questions about Topical Finasteride and more
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride (0.25% gel) and minoxidil (5% foam) for hair loss, with users sharing experiences about application methods, microneedling, and results. Some users have switched to oral finasteride for convenience and cost-effectiveness, while others discuss the greasy nature of the topical solution.
community 4.5 month hair transformation with HOMEMADE topical solution. Saying bye to the Norwood reaper.
A user shared their 4.5-month hair transformation using a homemade topical solution with 5% minoxidil and crushed finasteride pills, applied twice daily with weekly microneedling. They plan to switch to once-daily application with tretinoin gel to enhance absorption.
community Completely defeated after trying so hard with topical finasteride.
A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.
community I had claude create a protocol only using fda approved drugs.
A new hair loss protocol using FDA-approved topical treatments targets eight pathways, potentially improving results by 60-75% compared to the standard 40-50% from oral minoxidil and finasteride. The protocol includes minoxidil, finasteride, tacrolimus, cetirizine, bimatoprost, lithium gluconate, losartan, melatonin, NAC, caffeine, and tretinoin, with a monthly cost of $35-50 in Mexico and $80-150 in the US.
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a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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