RU question - personal experiences + what dose are you guys doing? Research/Science 6/25/2025
RU58841 has significantly improved the user's hair loss experience, alongside oral finasteride, dutasteride, 5 mg minoxidil, topical finasteride, dermastamping, and low-level laser therapy. The user is considering increasing their RU58841 dose from 75 mg to 100-150 mg daily.
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