A Case of Hair Regrowth in a Patient with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome and Female Pattern Hair Loss

January 2020 in “ Journal of clinical and cosmetic dermatology ”

Luigi Laino

Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Female Pattern Hair Loss minoxidil spironolactone hair regrowth hair density hair thickness hormonal profiles CAIS FPHL Rogaine

TLDR A woman with hair loss regrew hair using minoxidil and spironolactone.

The case report described a patient with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (CAIS) and Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) who experienced significant hair regrowth. The patient, a 28-year-old female, was treated with a combination of topical minoxidil and oral spironolactone. Over a period of 12 months, the patient showed marked improvement in hair density and thickness, suggesting that this treatment regimen could be effective for individuals with similar conditions. The findings highlighted the potential for hair regrowth in patients with CAIS and FPHL, despite the challenges posed by their unique hormonal profiles.

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