Hair recovery after 7 years since the start of balding
    8/24/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Cyproterone →

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

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 cyproterone (oral) since March of this year
    💧 estrogel (topical) since March of this year
    💧 minoxidil (topical) since March of this year
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth at the front, no progress at the back results.

    Other terms

    A user started balding at 17 and began hormone therapy with cyproterone and estrogel, along with minoxidil, which helped regrow hair at the front but not the back. Another user shared their experience of limited regrowth with dutasteride and minoxidil, noting that longer periods of hair loss make recovery more difficult.
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