What are some topical anti androgens(not dht). Research/Science 6/8/2026
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Topical Anti-Androgen users. What are y’all using currently? And what do you believe has the best chance of being approved? Or best results?
RU58841 is considered effective by some users, but finasteride and minoxidil are commonly used with varying dosages to manage side effects. Users report different experiences with treatments like pyrilutamide, fluridil, and RU58841, with some seeing results and others not.
community Combining oral dut with topical finasteride for reduced scalp DHT
The conversation discusses combining oral dutasteride with topical finasteride to further reduce scalp DHT levels for hair regrowth. Users debate the effectiveness and safety of this combination, with some suggesting alternatives like topical antiandrogens such as RU58841, fluridil, and alfatradiol.
community How is there no topical anti-androgen that doesn’t go systematic?!
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Alfatradiol, and Eucapil. Topical treatments must penetrate skin and may go systemic, with effectiveness varying.
community For people with overly oily hair, does topical finasteride/dutasteride/antiandrogens (like RU or Pyrilutamide) reduce sebum overproduction?
The conversation discusses whether topical finasteride, dutasteride, or antiandrogens like RU58841 can reduce sebum overproduction as an early indicator of their effectiveness in treating hair loss. It suggests that while hair growth may take months to observe, a decrease in oiliness could be a quicker sign of a product's action.
community Are there ever going to be any oral DHT blocking treatments in the future?
The discussion revolves around the need for future oral DHT blockers for hair loss treatment that don't have the side effects of current options like Finasteride and Dutasteride. One user suggests that the future of hair loss treatment will likely be topical anti-androgens, as they can target hair follicles without affecting the entire system.
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