Wet vs dry - am I still getting away with it?
    1/8/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    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 treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Dutasteride (oral) 1 year
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg 1x daily 1 year
    💧 RU58841 (topical) 1 year
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    The user has been using dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for a year to stabilize hair loss and is considering a hair transplant. They are taking 5mg of oral minoxidil daily and are unsure of its effectiveness but have noticed more hair than a year ago.
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