21M, threw in the whole kitchen sink yet still shedding like a dog
    12/4/2021

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    RU58841 →

    a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 3 years
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg daily 1.5 years
    💧 RU58841 (topical) 50mg daily 2 weeks
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg weekly
    💊 Saw Palmetto (oral) 350mg daily
    💊 Pumpkin Seed Oil (oral) daily
    the tone is 😞 negative with no improvement results.

    Other terms

    A user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seed oil but continues to experience significant hair shedding. They are seeking advice on what to do next.
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