Spironolactone to stop hair shedding
    10/15/2022

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    Spironolactone →

    powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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    💊 Spironolactone (oral) 100mg
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg starting Monday
    the tone is skeptical.

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    A doctor suggested spironolactone for hair shedding, but concerns were raised about its effectiveness and side effects compared to finasteride. The user plans to reduce testosterone dosage and start finasteride instead.
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      This review discusses various biologics for hair aging but reports no agent capable of reversing the natural aging process of hair.

      research Androgen effects on the skin

      July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks”
      Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.

      research The Hormonal Background of Hair Loss in Non-Scarring Alopecias

      February 2024 in “Biomedicines”
      This review examines the hormonal causes of hair loss, noting how androgen excess can lead to follicle miniaturization and linking estrogen deficiency and thyroid dysfunction to common alopecia types. It further discusses hormonal treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, and spironolactone.

      research Finasteride Treatment of Hair Loss in Women

      29 citations , May 2010 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy”
      This review discusses the limited objective evidence for using finasteride in women with alopecia, suggesting that it could be considered for those who don't benefit from minoxidil, but reports no new clinical results.

      research Causes of hair loss and the developments in hair rejuvenation

      69 citations , February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”
      This review discusses genetic and nutritional causes of hair loss, highlighting that around 90% of treated men show noticeable hair regrowth with a dual inhibitor, while women's hair loss may improve by correcting iron and l-lysine deficiencies.