Scalp testosterone does NOT cause hair loss, what is this baseless claim ? Research/Science 3/28/2026
DHT, not testosterone, causes hair loss. Treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 target DHT to manage hair loss.
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The user is seeking advice on the best treatment for male pattern baldness, diffuse thinning, and retrograde alopecia, comparing the effectiveness of finasteride, RU58841, and dutasteride, and considering whether to add minoxidil or switch to dutasteride or combine treatments. They are currently on finasteride and are contemplating if adding RU58841 or switching to dutasteride is better, and also asking about the comparison between pyrilutamide and RU58841.
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community Finasteride, Dutasteride, Pyrilutamide, RU58841 all accomplish the same thing in your body. Why skip around?
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