Question to people who shed on RU58841
Research/Science 11/5/2023

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In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💧 RU58841 (topical) 5% 2 weeks

• hair transplant

the tone is 😞 negative with no growth results.

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The user experienced significant hair loss after using RU58841, a hair loss treatment, and had to undergo a hair transplant to rectify the damage. They're asking others who've used RU58841 about their experiences, particularly if they also experienced shedding, if their hair grew back, when they started using RU, and other related questions.

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