How Effective is Spironolactone for Female Hair Loss? - RealSelf
2013年9月10日 · First, the evidence that patients get significant improvement in hair loss or hair density from spironolactone is limited. Secondly, this requires an oral pill to be taken indefinitely, or the results will be lost, and there are side effects …
What is best Spironolactone or Finasteride for females? - RealSelf
2017年5月19日 · Female pattern hair loss or genetic alopecia is the most common reason of hair loss in women and it is more common than it is thought to be. 25% of the women at the ages of 35-40, 50% of the women at the ages above 40 suffer from hair loss. 20% of the women with hair loss have a positive relative who suffered/is suffering from hair loss. Other ...
Is there a risk of increased shedding when stopping …
2020年2月19日 · Stopping the spironolactone will not make the hair loss worse, however, you may experience a ‘shedding’ effect after the medication is stopped. This will solely be from the hair follicles releasing old hair, not from new healthy hair releasing. This will be temporary and Nutrafol supplements may help.
Spironolactone vs Finasteride for male pattern hair loss - RealSelf
2016年12月2日 · Spironolactone causes enlargement of breast tissue in men - a phenomenon called gynecomastia. Spironolactone causes gyecomastia in well over 50% of men using doses 150-200 mg daily. it decreases testosterone, and increases free estrogen levels.
How long does it take for spironolactone to stop hair for ... - RealSelf
2015年7月26日 · Some doctors may prescribe spironolactone for hair loss, but it generally does not work. It is mostly a theoretical treatment for hair loss than a clinical benefit. It is not a recommended FDA approved drug for hair loss so doctors prescribe it on a off label basis. It is always a good idea to follow up with your doctor.
Spironolactone for hair loss - how effective? - RealSelf
2017年5月7日 · Adding spironolactone to your hair loss treatment has a marginal benefit in our experience. I would assume that you had a full medical work-up for your hair loss as described below. A reasonable cosmetic treatment that does not solve hair loss issues but cosmetically make the hair look fuller is scalp micropigmentation
I have been on spironolactone for hairloss for 3 months and
For most individuals with hair loss, shedding with spironolactone subsides within 2-3 months. If it continues, be sure to see your dermatologist. Other causes of shedding also need to be carefully reviewed including low iron (ferritin), thyroid abnormalities, anemias, and other causes of hair loss.
Spironolactone for hair loss - Benjamin C. Paul, MD - Review
2018年7月18日 · My hair loss story started 7 years ago when I took my first birth control pills. Within two weeks i has tremendous amount of hair loss - I lost probably... Spironolactone for hair loss - Benjamin C. Paul, MD - Review -...
Does spironolactone cause hair loss? - RealSelf
2015年3月19日 · Spironolactone is an anti androgen type medication which is helpful for a proportion of women with androgenetic alopecia (sometimes called female pattern hair loss). Spironolactone can help women with BOTH normal androgen …
Should I discontinue Spironolactone (for acne) if my hair is
2015年12月5日 · I would not suspect the Spironolactone of causing hair loss.Anytime a patient is experiencing acute onset of hair loss, a history looking for a large stressor such as a major surgery or death in family is needed (telogen effluvium happens 3 months later, but then grows back on its own) and typically blood tests looking for any signs of anemia ...