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June 1975 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry”
Cyproteroneacetate is effective for acne but less so for hirsutism and alopecia, with some side effects and quick menstrual cycle recovery after treatment.
CyproteroneAcetate stopped hair loss and led to regrowth on the temples for a transgender individual, which is considered a good sign. Unlike Minoxidil and Finasteride, which can cause initial shedding, Cyproterone did not cause shedding.
The conversation discusses the use of spironolactone, cyproteroneacetate, and bicalutamide for hair loss, with concerns about side effects like gynecomastia and depression. Topical spironolactone is considered safe for men and effective when combined with regular treatments.
A user is seeking advice on the efficacy and side effects of homemade topical solutions for hair loss, specifically bicalutamide, estradiol, cyproteroneacetate, and spironolactone, as they cannot access RU58841 or pyrilutamide.
The conversation discusses treating male pattern baldness in a transgender woman using cyproteroneacetate, finasteride, and biotin. The original poster shared their experience for others who might be in a similar situation.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using minoxidil, hormone replacement therapy, and cyproteroneacetate during their male-to-female transition. Another user discussed their successful hair transplant after transitioning and using finasteride, highlighting the challenges of hair loss and regrowth during transition.