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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.
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.
The post discusses a user's successful hair recovery using minoxidil, finasteride, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with cyproteroneacetate and estradiol. The user experienced significant improvement in hair density and hairline recovery.