Does ru58841 cause thinning at early months? And then it gets better please share your experiences 3/8/2026
RU58841 may cause initial hair thinning, but improvement is possible over time. Users discuss experiences with Minoxidil and finasteride as additional treatments.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 6 resultscommunity Been on Finasteride since last year. My hair is starting to thin, fall out again for the last 2-3 weeks.
The user's hair thinning and shedding were due to Telogen effluvium caused by COVID-19, not the ineffectiveness of Finasteride. The shedding eventually slowed, and hair growth resumed, but the user was advised to consider additional treatments like Minoxidil or microneedling if needed.
community 16 months finasteride progress but slowly losing hair again
A 21-year-old male experienced initial success with finasteride for 16 months but is now losing hair again. He is considering switching to dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil, while also investigating environmental and health factors.
community Minoxidil shed is absolutely brutal
Minoxidil and finasteride are used for hair regrowth, but initial shedding can be distressing. Consistent use is important, and many users eventually see regrowth and thickening.
community Finasteride 4 months way worse then when I started, shed or am I cooked? 19m
A 19-year-old experienced worsening hair loss after 4 months on finasteride, despite initial improvement with minoxidil. The consensus is to continue treatment for at least a year, as shedding is common and often temporary.
community Literally all of my friends now that we’re 25
Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841. Users stress early prevention and discuss challenges with different hair loss patterns.
community 2020 updated guide for "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?". I've been taking Propecia for 12 years, and you can AMA.
Hair loss treatments discussed include Propecia, Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. Users shared experiences and results, with some noticing improvements in hair growth and maintenance.
Related Research
6 / 6 results
research Investigational medications in the treatment of alopecia
This review discusses investigational treatments for androgenetic and chemotherapy-induced alopecia and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research.
research Real-time in vivo structure-function study of scalp hair cycles: an experimental approach for monitoring living hair roots with a 20-year follow-up
In this study, after long-term observation of human scalp hair follicles over 16 years, the researchers found that a topical 5% minoxidil solution could stimulate hair regrowth after a period of dormancy, though with reduced growth rates and hair diameter.
research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata
This review discusses current and emerging drug therapies for treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, and reports no clinical results; it highlights a need for improved and novel treatments.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia Treated with Single Spin Platelet Rich Plasma: A Case Report
This case report describes a young male patient with androgenetic alopecia who experienced significant hair growth improvement and no side effects after receiving single spin platelet-rich plasma therapy combined with topical minoxidil.
research Drug discovery for alopecia: gone today, hair tomorrow
This review discusses current knowledge on the biological mechanisms of different types of alopecia but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight future research directions, especially regarding epidermal stem cells and immune pathways.
research Experimental and early investigational drugs for androgenetic alopecia
This review discusses current and emerging therapeutic strategies for androgenetic alopecia, noting limited evidence but suggesting areas such as prostaglandin analogs, PRP, and progenitor cell therapies as promising future directions.