Are Ru58841/Kx826 effective as fin? Treatment 4/12/2025
The user is considering switching from topical finasteride to RU58841 or KX826 due to side effects like low libido and ED. They are also using oral minoxidil and considering low-dose saw palmetto to maintain their hairline.
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research A controlled study of the effects of RU58841, a non-steroidal antiandrogen, on human hair production by balding scalp grafts maintained on testosterone-conditioned nude mice
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research Dose-dependent and long term effects of RU58841 (androgen receptor blocker) on hair growth in the bald stumptailed Macaque.
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