Can bicalutamide treat female androgenetic alopecia when sensitivity to androgens is present and spiro was not tolerated?

February 6, 2017
Asked By:jep71886 in Beaumont, TX

I have androgenetic alopecia and currently treating with minoxidil and low androgen birth control. I need to add an antiandrogen but spironolactone gave me strong side effects. Deciding which is better between bicalutamide and finasteride as far as efficacy and long term use/low side effects.

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