Has anyone tried this brand for ru?
    8/24/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    RU58841 →

    a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 RU58841 (topical) a few weeks
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) quite some time
    the tone is concerned.

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    The conversation is about a user experiencing hair shedding after using a brand of RU58841, questioning its effectiveness and safety. Concerns are raised about RU58841 being an abandoned research chemical and the use of heavy oils like castor and argan oil potentially affecting absorption.
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      community I am having Success with RU58841 and 1mm Derma Roller

      in Microneedling  19 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user reported success with RU58841 and a 1mm derma roller for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement in hair density and reduced scalp visibility. They also mentioned using minoxidil and black castor oil in the past, with mixed results.

      community Shedding and thinning won’t stop on Nuclear protocol

       19 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, low-level laser therapy, ketokonozole, supplements, Viviscal, Nutrafol, microneedling, PRP, and scalp Botox injections, but is still experiencing hair shedding and thinning. Despite being on this regimen for two years, the user's hair condition is worsening, and they are seeking advice on what else they can do.

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       249 upvotes 3 years ago
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      community If RU58841 is such an effective anti androgen

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 2 years ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.

      community 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY

      in Microneedling  187 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.

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