I stopped minoxidil after one week -here’s what happened
    3/10/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Spironolactone →

    powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 1 week
    💊 Spironolactone (oral) several months
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    A user experienced telogen effluvium due to stress and was prescribed oral minoxidil and spironolactone, which initially worked. After stopping and restarting minoxidil, they experienced shedding but saw regrowth after discontinuing it again.
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