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    GlossaryLichenification

    thickened, leathery skin due to chronic scratching or rubbing

    Lichenification refers to the thickening and hardening of the skin that occurs as a result of chronic scratching or rubbing. This condition is characterized by exaggerated skin markings and a leathery texture, often seen in conditions like eczema or chronic dermatitis.

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      PP405 Identity Research

      community PP405 Identity Research

      in Research  292 upvotes 7 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.

      community My summation of PP405 - looks promising

      in Research/Science  210 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 shows promise for hair regrowth by manipulating stem cell characteristics and lactate dehydrogenase, with Phase 2a trials pending. Google Ventures' $15M investment suggests confidence, but results and market availability remain uncertain.

      community Diluting DIY topical finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is discussing making a DIY topical finasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propylene glycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propylene glycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.

      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 Don't use PP405 from everychem. it is likely fake.

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 8 months ago
      PP405 from Everychem is likely fake and potentially harmful, with concerns about its stability and the risk of using the wrong MPC inhibitor, which could damage hair follicles. The real PP405 was studied under strict conditions, and DIY attempts are discouraged due to unknown formulation and quality control.