Safety of a topical compound of 98% isopropyl alcohol? (to be used on scalp)

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kensho@gmail.com - 31 Mar 2005 04:12 GMT

Does anyone know if there could be any systemic effects from a topical
solution (mostly consisting of isopropyl alcohol) applied to the scalp
every day?

The product in question is a hairloss formula called Eucapil from
menspharma.com that consists of 2% Fluridil and 98% Isopropyl Alcohol.

The manufacturer claims there is no risk... but I am worried of
possible systemic absorption and subsequent conversion to acetone in
the body.

Any ideas?

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Glenn Gilbreath Jr. - 01 Jan 2002 05:00 GMT

>From: kensho@gmail.com
>Subject: Safety of a topical compound of 98% isopropyl alcohol? (to be used on
>scalp)
>Date: 30 Mar 2005 19:12:49 -0800

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>Does anyone know if there could be any systemic effects from a topical
>solution (mostly consisting of isopropyl alcohol) applied to the scalp
>every day?

>The product in question is a hairloss formula called Eucapil from
>menspharma.com that consists of 2% Fluridil and 98% Isopropyl Alcohol.

>The manufacturer claims there is no risk... but I am worried of
>possible systemic absorption and subsequent conversion to acetone in
>the body.

>Any ideas?

Avoid the product...at 98 percent isopropyl alcohol, the risk
of self-injury is substantially greater than any perceived
benefit in regards to reduced hair loss! Besides, any "hair
gained" could go up in flames...QUICKLY! Not to mention the
irritation...OUCH! No thanks!

C U L8R!
Wiz <{;-)
Wizard57M
Glenn Gilbreath Jr.
Registered Pharmacist
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kensho@gmail.com - 01 Apr 2005 00:53 GMT

Thanks for all the replies.

The substance Fluridil actually has some solid science behind it
(double blind placebo controlled study in a reputable journal) but I
dont think using isopropyl alcohol as a vehicle is smart...

It seems like proplyene glycol or something similar would have been
much better.

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halo2 guy - 31 Mar 2005 04:35 GMT

If this was a legitimate medication then it would be FDA approved and you
would have your answer in the form of a patient package insert. If it
works for you then great.

If this was such a great thing I would think some major company would snatch
it up and sell it.

Sorry I don't have an answer for you.

Curios thing as to why this website is registered in Scotland and
Czechoslovakia. The US has much stricter standards for this type of thing.

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Repeating Rifle - 31 Mar 2005 07:07 GMT

If alcohol grew hair, there would be many people with fur-lined stomachs.

Bill

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