RU 58841 or do I go for Nizoral shampoo instead? Have curly hair
    Ketoconazole 8/11/2025

    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 question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 6 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) longer than 6 months
    • RU58841 a couple of months
    💧 Ketoconazole (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    The user is considering whether to add RU58841 or Nizoral shampoo to their current hair loss treatment of finasteride and minoxidil, noting budget constraints and concerns about hair dryness. They are unsure if RU58841 is worth adding or if they should use both treatments to see the effects.
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