Why is my crown still thinning? (MTF 4+ years/Fin 3+ years/Microneedling 1mo) Transgender 5/12/2023
Trans woman experiencing thinning hair despite low testosterone and finasteride use seeks possible causes and solutions. Current treatments include finasteride, spironolactone, estradiol, vitamins, and microneedling; minoxidil not tried due to concerns about dependence and side effects.
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