Any help with female hair loss?
    10/21/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Microneedling →

    Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

    Spironolactone →

    Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects

    Clascoterone →

    Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 ketoconazole shampoo (topical)
    💧 caffeine shampoo (topical)
    💧 microneedling (topical) 1.25mm depth once a week or less
    💧 microneedling (topical) 0.25-0.3mm depth almost daily
    💊 spironolactone (oral) in high school
    💊 natural DHT blocking supplement (oral) 4 capsules daily
    💧 winlevi (clascosterone) (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    A 20-year-old female with PCOS is experiencing hair loss and excessive facial hair. She is using ketoconazole and caffeine shampoos, microneedling, and considering anti-androgens like finasteride, but is cautious about minoxidil due to facial hair concerns.
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