1.5 years Finasteride every day and twice a week Ketoconazole, 0.5 years 50mg RU58841 every day
    6/19/2021

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Ketoconazole →

    Antifungal, best known as a dandruff shampoo

    RU58841 →

    Experimental topical anti-androgen sold as a research chemical

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 1.5 years
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical) 2% twice a week 1.5 years
    💧 RU58841 (topical) 50mg daily 0.5 years
    the tone is 😐 neutral with noticeable improvement results.

    Other terms

    The user used Finasteride daily and Ketoconazole twice a week for 1.5 years, and RU58841 daily for 0.5 years, which improved hair thickness but caused slight gynecomastia. They are considering using SERMs like tamoxifen and raloxifene to manage side effects and are exploring other treatments like oral minoxidil.
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