I’m female, but I'm losing hair in a male pattern baldness pattern Female 5/24/2024
A female user is experiencing heavy hair shedding and receding temples, possibly due to low ferritin levels. She is using oral minoxidil, iron supplements, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is hesitant to start spironolactone.
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