Hair Loss Prevention: Topicals vs Orals

ColombiaPower87 · Post by **ColombiaPower87** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 2:30 am

Shedding like crazy on Masteron. Is Finasteride even effective against DHT-derivatives?

ForumGuardian · Post by **ForumGuardian** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 3:20 am

No. Finasteride stops the conversion of Test to DHT. It doesn't stop direct DHT compounds.

CoachIronwell · Post by **CoachIronwell** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 4:05 am

RU58841 is the only thing that works for Mast/Primo shedding. It blocks the receptor itself.

Peterdyday · Post by **Peterdyday** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 4:55 am

Be careful with RU. Some guys get heart palpitations.

SafeLiftAdvisor · Post by **SafeLiftAdvisor** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:40 am

Ketoconazole shampoo (Nizoral) is a weak but safe topical anti-androgen.

ColombiaPower87 · Post by **ColombiaPower87** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 6:30 am

Is the shedding permanent or will it grow back after the cycle?

ForumGuardian · Post by **ForumGuardian** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 7:15 am

Usually just speeds up what was going to happen anyway. If the follicle dies, it's gone.

CoachIronwell · Post by **CoachIronwell** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:00 am

If you care about hair, avoid Masteron. It's called "Liquid Finisher" for a reason.

Peterdyday · Post by **Peterdyday** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:45 am

Minoxidil helps with blood flow, but won't stop the androgenic attack.

ColombiaPower87 · Post by **ColombiaPower87** » Thu Jan 29, 2026 9:30 am

Going to look into RU then. I want to keep the gains and the hairline.