I really hate how current hair loss treatment only rely on DHT blockers
    Finasteride/Dutasteride 11/16/2023

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    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride β†’

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    RU58841 β†’

    a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

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    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral)
    πŸ’Š Dutasteride (oral)
    πŸ’§ RU58841 (topical)
    πŸ’§ Pyrilutamide (topical)
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical)
    πŸ’§ Rosemary oil (topical)
    the tone is 😞 negative.

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    The conversation discusses dissatisfaction with current hair loss treatments that mainly focus on DHT blockers like finasteride and dutasteride. Alternative treatments mentioned include RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and future possibilities like hair cloning.
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      Users discuss alternatives to DHT blockers for hair loss, suggesting minoxidil, microneedling, natural DHT blockers, and scalp massages. Some explore RU58841, ketoconazole, hair transplants, and hair systems due to side effects from finasteride and dutasteride.

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      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride are used to block DHT and treat hair loss, but some people don't respond to these treatments. Alternatives include increasing Dutasteride dosage, adding topical finasteride, or exploring other treatments like RU58841, though results vary.

      community Are there ever going to be any oral DHT blocking treatments in the future?

       5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The discussion revolves around the need for future oral DHT blockers for hair loss treatment that don't have the side effects of current options like Finasteride and Dutasteride. One user suggests that the future of hair loss treatment will likely be topical anti-androgens, as they can target hair follicles without affecting the entire system.

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      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using a strong combination of hair loss treatments for 16 months, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU-58841, but their hair loss has worsened. They're questioning whether their high testosterone levels or residual scalp DHT are causing further hair loss, with a reply suggesting that even small amounts of DHT can cause hair loss if one is sensitive to it.

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