Spironolactone to stop hair shedding
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      community Shedding increase from pumpkin seed oil - dread shed or time to stop?

      in Female 7 months ago
      A user experienced increased hair shedding after taking pumpkin seed oil for 4 weeks and is unsure if it's a "dread shed" or if the oil isn't suitable. They cannot tolerate anti-androgens like spironolactone and finasteride due to side effects and are seeking advice on whether to continue with pumpkin seed oil.

      community Stopping Spirononlactone Hair Shedding? Please help

      in Question  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      A person in their early 30s is experiencing increased hair shedding after stopping birth control and reducing spironolactone, which they've been on for years. They are concerned about the hair loss, which is different from their usual hereditary pattern, and are seeking advice.

      community Lots of shedding after adding bica 50 mg daily

      in Transgender  119 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from spironolactone to bicalutamide caused severe hair shedding, despite using treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and estradiol injections. The user is experiencing androgenetic alopecia and is seeking solutions to stop the hair loss.

      community Experience with Spironolactone?

      in Female  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      Spudlady asks about experiences with spironolactone for hair loss. She has lost hair due to stress and seeks ways to stop shedding.

      community Suddenly stopping oral minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether to continue or stop oral minoxidil for hair maintenance, with OP using spironolactone, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. It is suggested that stopping oral minoxidil might not cause significant hair shedding if topical treatments continue, but oral minoxidil is generally more effective for most people.

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