Topical Spironolactone 2.5% MONOTHERAPY x 5 months (MALE)- Nothing else Progress Pictures 11/2/2023
A man in his 40s treating his slow balding with a daily regimen of 2.5% spironolactone topical solution and Piroctone Olamine Shampoo. Despite initial hair shedding, he experienced no side effects and plans to continue the treatment for at least a year.
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