TIL about Alfatradiol, a topical DHT blocker. Has anyone else ever heard or read about this? Or used it? 9/26/2014
Hair loss treatments, including Alfatradiol, Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. It discusses the efficacy of these treatments for hair growth and regrowth.
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5 / 393 resultscommunity By how much does alfatradiol lower DHT levels?
Hair loss discussion includes Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 treatments. User asks how much alfatradiol lowers DHT levels.
community Anyone who used RU58841 without fin/dut?
RU58841 was used by some for hair loss, but concerns about side effects like gynecomastia and safety were raised. Alternatives like finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, and alfatradiol were discussed, with some users reporting better experiences with these treatments.
community any females on RU58841/minoxidil 2.5%?
A female user is considering using RU58841 with minoxidil 2.5% to reduce side effects like facial hair from minoxidil 5%, while also using copper peptides and a hair serum. Other users discuss alternative treatments like spironolactone, alfatradiol, and the side effects of finasteride.
community Does Nuking Scalp DHT Theoretically Make Minoxidil Gains Permanent?
Minoxidil gains are not permanent without continued use, even with DHT suppression. Combining treatments like Dutasteride, Finasteride, and RU58841 may help maintain hair, but stopping Minoxidil typically results in hair loss.
community Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling
The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.
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