I’ve been on oral finasteride/Proscar for 15 years. (AMA)
    Treatment 7/12/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    RU58841 →

    a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1.1mg daily 15 years
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 3mg 2x daily 2 years
    💧 RU58841 (topical) 2x daily 2 years
    💧 Dutasteride (topical) 1x daily 2 years
    💧 Microneedling (topical) 1.5 to 1.75mm 1x weekly 2 years
    the tone is 😀 positive with impressive results.

    Other terms

    A user has been on oral Finasteride/Proscar for 15 years and started using topical Minoxidil, RU58841, and Dutasteride, along with microneedling, 2 years ago. They shared progress pictures and discussed their treatment routine.
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