23M 4 years treatment results (dut)
    6/29/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    RU58841 →

    a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) high dose initially
    💧 RU58841 (topical) initially
    💧 Finasteride (topical) short time
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) MWF since March 2024
    the tone is 😀 positive with maintenance results.

    Other terms

    A 23-year-old shared his 4-year hair treatment journey, using high-dose oral minoxidil and RU58841 initially, then switching to topical finasteride, and finally to dutasteride, which he found effective. He experienced lower libido as a side effect but is satisfied with the hair maintenance results.
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