community bicalutamide or spironolactone for fphl
Bicalutamide and spironolactone are being compared for their effectiveness and safety in treating female pattern hair loss. The conversation seeks advice on which is better to use.
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30-60 / 344 resultscommunity Opinions & Experiences with topical Spironolactone?
Hair loss discussion includes topical Spironolactone's effectiveness and minimal side effects. Community members share personal experiences and opinions on its use.
community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL
A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).
community *WOMEN* on Spironolactone - experiences?
Hair loss treatments discussed: Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, and Spironolactone. Woman with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata shares experience using Spironolactone.
community Any Male Users of Topical Spironolactone Here? I might want to give it a shot
A user discusses their current hair loss treatment of topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and dermarolling, and considers adding topical spironolactone due to concerns about finasteride's mental side effects. Other users advise against topical spironolactone, citing ineffectiveness and unpleasant smell.
community 9 months of minoxidil , finasteride, spironolactone, estradiol
User shared progress pictures after 9 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, and estradiol for hair loss. Significant regrowth was noted, especially after starting estradiol.
community Can I just start taking these spironolactone on my own?
A user is considering starting spironolactone for hair loss without consulting a dermatologist, as previous dermatologists only recommended biotin, vitamins, or PRP. The user notes that spironolactone is affordable in their country.
community 5mg oral minoxidil + 100mg Spironolactone
A user shared progress pictures using 5mg oral minoxidil and 100mg spironolactone, noting increased body hair and faster nail growth. Another user humorously suggested a new sub for people with similar experiences.
community Female with hair loss: Dutasteride vs Spironolactone for women
A 30-year-old woman with controlled hair thinning stopped taking Spironolactone due to side effects and is considering Dutasteride. She seeks feedback from other women who have used Dutasteride for hair loss.
community New systematic review on topical and systemic spironolactone (2023)
Hair loss treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Topical and oral spironolactone show potential in improving hair growth when combined with topical Minoxidil.
community Ru58841 and pyrilutamid receptor binding affinity vs spironolactone?
Female considering adding topical anti-androgen, seeks advice on RU58841 or pyrilutamid's binding affinity compared to spironolactone.
community anybody here having success with Topical Spironolactone?
The user plans to mix Kirkland minoxidil with spironolactone tablets for hair loss. They cannot use finasteride, saw palmetto, or spearmint tea due to side effects like insomnia and low testosterone.
community how do RU and topical spironolactone compare?
Hair loss treatments RU and topical spironolactone were compared. No specific results or conclusions were provided.
community Effective alternative treatments like topical spironolactone or progesterone
Hair loss treatments discussed include progesterone and topical spironolactone. Topical spironolactone found more effective than finasteride.
community Why is oral minoxidil more dangerous than spironolactone?
The conversation is about the perceived risks of oral minoxidil compared to spironolactone for treating hair loss, with the original poster currently taking spironolactone due to concerns about oral minoxidil's safety.
community New (although questionable) paper: 5% topical spironolactone more effective than 0.1% topical finasteride
A questionable paper which suggests that 5% topical spironolactone is more effective than 0.1% topical finasteride for treating hair loss. It should be taken with a grain of salt due to the journal it was published in.
community Any ladies out there taking Spironolactone for any length of time actually seeing results?
Hair loss treatments, specifically Spironolactone, and the user's experience with it over a 7-8 month period. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community {Females only} Any luck with Spironolactone or Finasteride in terms of hair regrowth?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Spironolactone and Finasteride for hair regrowth in females. Specific treatments mentioned are Spironolactone and Finasteride.
community DNA Trichotest reliable? & topical spironolactone for Cis males
The DNA Trichotest is considered unreliable for predicting hair loss treatment responses, and topical spironolactone is questioned for its effectiveness and safety in cis males. Finasteride and Dutasteride are recommended as more reliable treatments for androgenic alopecia.
community Female Pattern Hair Loss - massive shed after many years on Spironolactone/Minoxidil
Female experiencing hair loss for 10 years used 50mg Spironolactone and 5% minoxidil with decent results. Recently had massive shedding, but blood tests were fine and still taking original medications.
community FtM: "Aggressive Regemin - Recovery From Norwood-6.5" Minoxodil/Estradiol valerate/Spironolactone. (What will happen in the worst case if CIS male go this way for a year?)
User "Ant1pal" shares progress pictures of hair regrowth using Minoxidil, Estradiol valerate, and Spironolactone. Users discuss potential side effects and the possibility of localizing estrogen to hair follicles for better treatment.
community Nuclear stack: 2.5mg dutasteride vs 0.5mg dutasteride + topical finasteride/dutasteride/spironolactone for male pattern baldness
The conversation discusses using 2.5mg dutasteride, 0.5mg dutasteride with topical treatments, and other combinations like oral minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling for male pattern baldness. Users share experiences and suggest various treatment regimens, emphasizing the effectiveness of dutasteride and minoxidil.
community Regrowth or miniaturization? 2 months on min And spironolactone
The conversation is about hair regrowth or miniaturization after two months of using minoxidil and spironolactone. Specific treatments mentioned are minoxidil and spironolactone.
community 22 year old male, doctor prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone instead of finasteride.
A 22-year-old male has been experiencing hair thinning since 18 and was prescribed 50mg oral spironolactone for hair loss and high blood pressure, despite inquiring about finasteride. A reply suggests that spironolactone is less effective than finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recommends seeking a second medical opinion.
community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.
A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.
community PCOS female who posted before; saw Endo today. prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%
PCOS female visited doctor for hair loss concerns, prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%. Doctor advised against finasteride or dutasteride, user considering self-medication with dutasteride.
community I posted once before in this sub about my struggle to get a script for a DHT blocker other than Spironolactone, here’s visual evidence that I am in fact biologically female. How bad is it, lads
The conversation is about a female's difficulty in obtaining a prescription for a DHT blocker other than Spironolactone for hair loss. She is seeking advice on the severity of her condition and discussing specific treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community update (late 20s woman, ongoing worsening hairloss): put on spironolactone
Late 20s woman struggles with worsening hair loss and tried various treatments without success. Now trying spironolactone and ketokonazole shampoo, hoping for improvement.
community 10 Months of Nuclear Stack [Dut, Min, Keto + Estradiol & Spironolactone (MtF HRT)] -- Does it need more time or does it need a transplant?
The post discusses using a combination of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole, Estradiol, and Spironolactone for hair regrowth. Users suggest it needs more time and possibly a transplant, with some sharing personal experiences and side effects of similar treatments.
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)
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.