Clascoterone vs fluridil, and using them with minoxidil
    9/22/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Clascoterone →

    a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

    Fluridil →

    a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💧 Clascoterone (topical)
    💧 Fluridil (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    The user is considering minoxidil, clascoterone, and fluridil for hair loss, avoiding finasteride and RU58841. They are also contemplating a hair transplant and exploring the resilience of transplanted hair without finasteride.
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      community Currently Trending Twitter Post: Clascoterone Hailed as New Cure

       1897 upvotes 9 months ago
      Clascoterone is being discussed as a promising new hair loss treatment, showing significant improvement in trials. Despite this, skepticism persists about its effectiveness, cost, and side effects, with some users preferring minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Keep your heads up bros, don't let balding affect your mental

       64 upvotes 7 months ago
      Hair loss can cause psychological distress, but maintaining optimism and self-improvement is crucial. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and potential new options like clascoterone offer hope, though side effects can occur.

      community For any young men whom are balding

       88 upvotes 6 months ago
      Young men experiencing hair loss should consult a dermatologist and consider treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Shaving is an option, but medications can help maintain and regrow hair, though results vary.

      community Female 37/F - On Meds, but no progress. Add PRP?

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 37-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia is using spironolactone, oral and topical minoxidil, and considering PRP therapy due to lack of progress. She is unable to obtain finasteride, dutasteride, or bicalutamide and is exploring other options like Clascoterone and RU58841.

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