Is RU58841 or pyrilutamide a stronger topical anti-androgen? Treatment 1/22/2026
The conversation discusses adding either RU58841 or pyrilutamide to a hair loss treatment regimen that already includes oral dutasteride and oral minoxidil. RU58841 is considered the stronger anti-androgen but may have more side effects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Diagnosed with female pattern hair loss as a male with recent aggressive loss. Preemptively mourning the only part of myself I’ve ever come close to loving. Lost all motivation to do anything with my life.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user should consider using treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 to potentially reverse their hair loss. Other suggestions include using hair loss concealers and maintaining a healthy diet.
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Testosterone can still cause hair loss even when DHT is blocked by dutasteride, especially if hair follicles are sensitive. Topical treatments like RU58841 or pyrilutamide may help, but their long-term effectiveness is uncertain compared to dutasteride.
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A user who has been trying various treatments for hair loss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.
community 8 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil (includes a photo)
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Pyrilutimide, a treatment for hair loss; it's effectiveness compared to other treatments such as Finasteride and RU58841; and some users’ experiences with the treatment.
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