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October 2007 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”
Over one-third of women experience hairloss, with female-pattern hairloss being most common, and treatments include minoxidil and possibly hair transplantation.
A trans woman is experiencing hairloss and is considering treatments like cyproterone, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. She is concerned about potential hair growth on her face, chest, or legs due to minoxidil.
A 30-year-old woman with controlled hair thinning stopped taking Spironolactone due to side effects and is considering Dutasteride. She seeks feedback from other women who have used Dutasteride for hairloss.
Late 20s woman struggles with worsening hairloss and tried various treatments without success. Now trying spironolactone and ketokonazole shampoo, hoping for improvement.
A woman experiencing hairloss is trying iron, biotin, and B12 supplements, increasing meat intake, and improving hydration to address her condition. Another person suggests checking vitamin D levels, stress, thyroid, and hormones, and recommends seeing a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.
Minoxidil and spironolactone are recommended for female hairloss, and they can be used together. A dermatologist visit is advised to confirm the type of hairloss and rule out other issues.