Whatever happened to Clascoterone? (breezula for hair) (sold as Winlevi for acne available since 2021)
    9/3/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    At a glance
    In this general discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💧 Finasteride (topical)
    💊 Dutasteride (oral)
    💧 Dutasteride (topical)
    💧 Clascoterone (topical) 5%
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    Clascoterone (Breezula) is anticipated for release in the coming years but is considered too weak for aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are preferred, with some users obtaining clascoterone from the gray market.
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      community Clascoterone - what we have right now

       24 upvotes 7 months ago
      Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.

      community Chat is this real? Compound called clascoterone

       581 upvotes 9 months ago
      Clascoterone shows promising results for hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia, with potential FDA approval by 2026. It acts as a topical androgen receptor blocker, offering a new treatment option with minimal side effects compared to existing treatments like finasteride.

      community Breezula Phase III 12-Month Data Released by Cosmo Pharma

       42 upvotes 5 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% topical solution is effective and safe for long-term use in treating male pattern hair loss. Cosmo Pharma aims for EU and US approval, with a potential US release in late 2027 or early 2028.

      community Clascoterone 12 months phase 3 result out

       42 upvotes 5 months ago
      Clascoterone is promising for hair loss, showing 24.5% improvement in satisfaction compared to placebo. Users consider it an alternative to finasteride, with concerns about absorption and side effects.

      community EMA is re-examining Winlevi (clascoterone at lower concentration)

       8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Clascoterone in Winlevi, a topical AR antagonist, is being re-examined due to concerns about HPA axis suppression in adolescents, but it's unlikely to be banned for adult use in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The European Medicines Agency recommended refusing Winlevi for acne vulgaris, but this may not affect Breezula's approval for AGA.

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