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July 2016 in “Urologic Clinics of North America”
Finasteride and dutasteride are effective for long-term treatment of enlarged prostates but have sexual side effects and a risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
Scalp irritation from homemade topical finasteride may be caused by isopropyl alcohol. Alternatives suggested include using ethanol or everclear with distilled water.
Hair is growing faster after 2 weeks of using topical vitamin D3 in alcohol/oil. The user plans to continue the experiment for 3 months before giving a full review.
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.
A user wants to make a solution for RU58841 and finasteride powder using only glycerin and asks if ethanol is necessary. They are seeking advice on whether glycerin alone is sufficient.
User shared 2-year progress with Dutasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and 7 months of RU58841 for hair growth. RU58841 was most effective, stopping itching and promoting significant growth.