Opinions on the “best” topical out there?
    Treatment 12/20/2025

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 RU58841 (topical)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5%
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    The conversation is about choosing effective hair loss treatments, specifically discussing RU58841, 5% minoxidil, copper peptides, microneedling, finasteride, dutasteride, and Tretinoin. The user seeks advice on the best topical treatments and prefers to use only 1-2 products.
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