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Hair Loss Prevention: Topicals vs Orals
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 2:30 am
by ColombiaPower87
Shedding like crazy on Masteron. Is Finasteride even effective against DHT-derivatives?
Re: Hair Loss Prevention: Topicals vs Orals
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 3:20 am
by ForumGuardian
No. Finasteride stops the conversion of Test to DHT. It doesn't stop direct DHT compounds.
Re: Hair Loss Prevention: Topicals vs Orals
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 4:05 am
by CoachIronwell
RU58841 is the only thing that works for Mast/Primo shedding. It blocks the receptor itself.
Re: Hair Loss Prevention: Topicals vs Orals
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 4:55 am
by Peterdyday
Be careful with RU. Some guys get heart palpitations.
Re: Hair Loss Prevention: Topicals vs Orals
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 5:40 am
by SafeLiftAdvisor
Ketoconazole shampoo (Nizoral) is a weak but safe topical anti-androgen.
Re: Hair Loss Prevention: Topicals vs Orals
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 6:30 am
by ColombiaPower87
Is the shedding permanent or will it grow back after the cycle?
Re: Hair Loss Prevention: Topicals vs Orals
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 7:15 am
by ForumGuardian
Usually just speeds up what was going to happen anyway. If the follicle dies, it's gone.
Re: Hair Loss Prevention: Topicals vs Orals
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:00 am
by CoachIronwell
If you care about hair, avoid Masteron. It's called "Liquid Finisher" for a reason.
Re: Hair Loss Prevention: Topicals vs Orals
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 8:45 am
by Peterdyday
Minoxidil helps with blood flow, but won't stop the androgenic attack.
Re: Hair Loss Prevention: Topicals vs Orals
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2026 9:30 am
by ColombiaPower87
Going to look into RU then. I want to keep the gains and the hairline.