Female Pattern Hair Loss - massive shed after many years on Spironolactone/Minoxidil
    Female 6/28/2021

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Spironolactone (oral) 50mg daily 10 years
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) 5% daily 10 years
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ž negative with decent results.

    Other terms

    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.
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