RU-58841 appears to not be soluble in common Minoxidil solutions 9/27/2025
RU-58841 does not dissolve well in common Minoxidil solutions due to water content, requiring a 70/30 ethanol/propylene glycol mix. Users report using separate solutions for RU-58841 and finasteride/Minoxidil for better results.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity RU58841 Users: How chemically unstable is RU58841 in practice?
The conversation discusses using RU58841 mixed with topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting its chemical instability and storage challenges. A user shares their experience using RU58841 with ethanol and propylene glycol, mentioning no significant results yet.
community My personal experience/observations fighting AGA seriously for 5 years
Minoxidil with alcohol and propylene glycol was more effective than non-alcohol versions, and RU58841 worked best in a non-water-based solution. Oral finasteride showed better results than topical, despite side effects; microneedling and tretinoin worsened hair loss, and PRP was only helpful when younger.
community What’s needed to mix ru and k&b solution?
Mixing RU58841 with a solution for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to use propylene glycol and ethanol instead of k&b solution due to scalp irritation. Recommendations include using ketoconazole shampoo for itchiness and considering oral minoxidil if topical causes irritation.
community Is it a good idea to add RU58841 to finasteride? (No min)
The user has been using finasteride for a year to stop hair loss and is considering adding RU58841 instead of minoxidil to further inhibit DHT. Another user suggests adding dutasteride for better DHT inhibition, but the original user cannot access it and is considering RU58841 despite potential side effects.
community RU58841 is great, super fast acting!
RU58841 is praised for its fast-acting effects on hair regrowth, with the user also using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and GHKcu. Some users report side effects like chest pain, while others see positive results, but it's unclear which treatment is most effective due to multiple compounds being used simultaneously.
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