Could RU58841 actually worsen hairloss? Treatment 2/10/2025
The user experienced worsening hair density after using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, suspecting RU58841 might be the cause. They are considering stopping RU58841 after a scalp biopsy, while others share mixed experiences with RU58841's effectiveness.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community lost my hair in a single year of treatment at 20 years old
A 20-year-old lost significant hair after one year of treatment, using minoxidil, finasteride, and later dutasteride. They are considering adding RU58841 but are advised to return to finasteride and minoxidil for a year before deciding.
community Logical reason as to why people don't get results on dutasteride?
Many users report better results with finasteride than dutasteride for hair loss, despite studies suggesting otherwise. Some suggest that dutasteride's effectiveness may depend on the delivery method, such as using lipids for absorption.
community No regrowth after oral min, topical fin, min, and tret: Aggressive diffuse/hairline recession in 2 years
A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.
community Losing a ton consistently after 8 months dut please help me I don’t know what to do anymore, nothing works
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting a specialist, considering RU58841, and checking for other conditions and vitamin deficiencies.
community Well here I am 3-4 years later.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.
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