Opinions & Experiences with topical Spironolactone? Treatment 1/24/2022
Hair loss discussion includes topical Spironolactone's effectiveness and minimal side effects. Community members share personal experiences and opinions on its use.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Topical spironolactone question
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OwnLab9442
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1 year ago User started using topical spironolactone on scalp and face, experienced fever feeling and sluggishness. Asks if side effects are normal or systemic.
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Electronic-English
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2 years ago Finding treatments for regrowth on the hairline which have not been successful so far, with suggestions of maintaining what they currently have and considering a hair transplant as an option.
community 5 months on Spiro and 6 weeks on oral Monoxidil. Beyond thrilled with the results so far
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dogbedblanket
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4 years ago Treatments for hair loss, specifically the use of Spironolactone (Spiro) and oral Minoxidil, as well as Finasteride and RU58841.
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Artaxerxes_VII
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community HRT is literal black magic. Fin 1 mg/day @ 4 years, min 2x/day @ 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day @ 3.5 months, and Spironolactone 100mg/day @ 3.5 months (estra & spiro are medicines you should likely not take if you are a cis man)
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Slight_Gap_7067
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5 months ago User shared progress on hair regrowth using Fin 1 mg/day for 4 years, Min 2x/day for 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day, and Spironolactone 100mg/day for 3.5 months. They noted significant hairline recovery and advised against HRT for cis men due to feminizing effects.
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