RU‑58841 with finasteride – any androgenic side effects?

Posted by runner_aaron in Safety & Side Effects - 1 points, 0 comments.

I’ve been using 50 mg RU‑58841 daily on carnival days 1–2 h before grind, and I’ve added a 1 mg finasteride tablet for full‑spectrum DHT blocking. RU‑58841 is local, so I don’t feel any systemic “shrinking” or libido change, but the scalp is a little drier and I've had some mild itching early on. After 4 weeks I still see no hair shedding and the density on the frontal line is steadier.

My question is: have others noticed any unexpected androgenic effects (like increased acne, voice changes, or hormone lab shifts) when stacking the topical anti‑androgen with oral finasteride? I’ve kept my HR and testosterone labs at the clinic and saw no significant drop in free testosterone or any rise in estrogen. I’d love to hear about similar protocols, especially any reports of subtle systemic absorption or any long‑term safety signs from others in the community.

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