Finasteride, RU58841 And Minoxidil 10 Years Later Before & After Results Chat 7/26/2020
The conversation discusses the long-term results of using finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil for hair loss, with some skepticism about the truthfulness of the results and a reference to a scam involving RU58841.
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A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 14 months with slight improvement, but recent shedding led him to switch to a new minoxidil formulation without success. He is considering using topical RU58841 or dutasteride to better address scalp DHT, as his bloodwork shows high total testosterone and mid-range DHT levels.
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The user transitioned from finasteride to RU58841 and oral minoxidil to maintain hair gains while avoiding systemic DHT suppression. They have not experienced increased shedding or side effects since stopping finasteride and hope RU58841 will preserve their hair.
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community Blood test results and alternatives to oral finasteride
The user experienced erectile dysfunction from oral finasteride and is considering alternatives like topical high-dose finasteride, RU58841, topical Latanoprost, and oral Minoxidil. Blood tests showed changes in testosterone and DHT levels, and the endocrinologist advised stopping finasteride.
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