26 yo female with androgenetic alopecia - worried about spiro side effects and effectiveness Female 7/24/2017
A 26 year old female diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia who is interested in treatments such as spironolactone, finasteride and Minoxidil to help her hair loss but is worried about side effects like muscle gain, sex drive and effectiveness.
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