Topical Spironolactone 2.5% MONOTHERAPY x 1 year (MALE)- Nothing else Progress Pictures 5/23/2024
A male in his early 40s, who experienced side effects from finasteride, used 2.5% topical spironolactone for one year with no side effects but minimal regrowth. He plans to try a 5% spironolactone solution next.
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