2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5%
    Transgender 11/14/2024

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily 2.5 years
    πŸ’‰ Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) (injections) Lupron 11.25mg/3 months 2.5 years
    πŸ’Š Cyproterone Acetate (CPA) (oral) 10mg/day
    πŸ’§ Stemoxydin (topical) 5% every 2 days
    the tone is πŸ˜€ positive with significant hair regrowth results.

    Other terms

    The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.
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