How well can HRT reduce scalp tension?
Transgender 1/21/2023
HRT hair regrowth scalp tension finasteride spironolactone estradiol ketoconazole vitamin D iron oral minoxidil derma rolling PAI-1 DHT androgenic alopecia Propecia Rogaine
A trans woman is curious about the impact of HRT on hair regrowth and scalp tension. Her current regimen includes finasteride, spironolactone, estradiol, ketoconazole, vitamin D, iron, and plans to add oral minoxidil and restart derma rolling.
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