For people with overly oily hair, does topical finasteride/dutasteride/antiandrogens (like RU or Pyrilutamide) reduce sebum overproduction?
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/26/2023

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Dutasteride →

    5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

    RU58841 →

    Experimental topical anti-androgen sold as a research chemical

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Finasteride (topical)
    💧 Dutasteride (topical)
    💧 RU58841 (topical)
    💧 Pyrilutamide (topical)
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical)
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    The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, dutasteride, or antiandrogens like RU58841 can reduce sebum overproduction as an early indicator of their effectiveness in treating hair loss. It suggests that while hair growth may take months to observe, a decrease in oiliness could be a quicker sign of a product's action.
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