Temple regrowth no scalp regrowth yet?
    10/15/2025

    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) 5mg 5 months
    💊 Spironolactone (oral) 100mg 5 months
    the tone is 😐 neutral with hairline completely restored results.

    Other terms

    Oral minoxidil and spironolactone helped restore the hairline but not the scalp behind it. Hairline and temples often respond first to treatment, with mid-scalp and crown following later.
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      Interventions for Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Interventions for female pattern hair loss

      21 citations , May 2016 in “The Cochrane library”
      This review found that while topical minoxidil is effective for treating female pattern hair loss, finasteride showed no more effectiveness than placebo, and low-level laser therapy increased hair count but with inconsistent results.
      Hair Disorders

      research Hair Disorders

      November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology”
      This review discusses potential causes of alopecia and hair overgrowth in pediatric patients, detailing diagnostic techniques and treatments, but presents no new research findings.
      Common Dermatologic Conditions

      research Common Dermatologic Conditions

      14 citations , April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      This review discusses common skin conditions in primary care settings and provides guidance on differential diagnoses and selecting appropriate topical treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
      Alopecia in General Medicine

      research Alopecia in general medicine

      13 citations , February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine”
      This article discusses various types of alopecia relevant to hospital medicine and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis and understanding of associated psychological impacts.

      research Female pattern hair loss

      11 citations , July 2018 in “AJGP”
      This article reviews the clinical assessment of female pattern hair loss and discusses up-to-date treatments, highlighting oral minoxidil combined with oral spironolactone as a promising novel therapy. It emphasizes the crucial role of general practitioners in diagnosis, treatment planning, and managing associated psychosocial issues.