10 months of minoxidil + cheating
    Transgender 5/7/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Cyproterone →

    a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 1ml 1x daily 10 months
    • Hormone Replacement Therapy (various forms) 17 months
    💊 Cyproterone Acetate (oral) 17 months
    the tone is 😀 positive with impressive results.

    Other terms

    A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using minoxidil, hormone replacement therapy, and cyproterone acetate during their male-to-female transition. Another user discussed their successful hair transplant after transitioning and using finasteride, highlighting the challenges of hair loss and regrowth during transition.
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       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A transgender woman experiencing early hair thinning was advised to consider treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and cyproterone acetate, especially when starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Wigs were discussed as an option, but the drawbacks were highlighted, and consulting a doctor was recommended.

      community Regrowth after 9 months of DHT blockers, and 6 months of HRT

      in Transgender  24 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 20-year-old saw significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using DHT blockers (finasteride and dutasteride) and 6 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estradiol. The regrowth is attributed to low testosterone and high estradiol levels, without using Minoxidil.

      community HRT temple regrowth - 0 months, 3 months, 6 months

       22 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth progress using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Estradiol and Cyproterone, without using Minoxidil. The user shares progress pictures over 0, 3, and 6 months.

    Related Research

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      Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Interventions for female pattern hair loss

      21 citations , May 2016 in “The Cochrane library”
      This review found that while topical minoxidil is effective for treating female pattern hair loss, finasteride showed no more effectiveness than placebo, and low-level laser therapy increased hair count but with inconsistent results.
      Sexual Hormones in Human Skin

      research Sexual Hormones in Human Skin

      305 citations , February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research”
      This review discusses the roles of androgens and estrogens in skin functions and disorders, and highlights the use of estrogen-progestin treatments and anti-androgens in managing hirsutism and acne, without reporting new results.
      Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women

      research Androgenetic alopecia in men and women

      77 citations , March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      This article discusses treatment approaches for female pattern hair loss and concludes that available medical treatments are effective in reversing or stabilizing the condition in most cases of mild-to-moderate severity.