Taking HRT medication not only cured my thinning hair, it gave me better hair than I ever had before Transgender 11/24/2025
Hormone replacement therapy with spironolactone and estradiol significantly improved hair thickness and growth, surpassing previous treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil. The user experienced regrowth in receded areas and a more youthful appearance.
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