DNA Trichotest reliable? & topical spironolactone for Cis males Research/Science 10/18/2024
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.
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community Wanted to share my hairloss treatment. All in one solution. Did a trichotest and they made me this solution. In addition I use caffeine liquid and saw palmento. Been on this for 40days now, started sheding. (Been on minoxidil 5% for a year befor this). What do you guys think?
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