Are doctors reluctant to prescribe Spironolactone & oral Minoxidil for female pattern hair loss?

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Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

Oral minoxidil and spironolactone is a commonly prescribed, effective, combination utilized by hair loss experts for female pattern hair loss. It was popularized by Rodney Sinclair from Australia. The patient must be either postmenopausal or utilizing an effective means of birth control. Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself Verified All-star

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

At low doses, no. At high doses, yes. Both of these pills are blood pressure pills. Maximum doses of each can make some people incredibly dizzy. Moderate doses usually don’t. 0.25 to 1 mg of oral minxodil with 25-50 mg spioronolactone is often well tolerated. See an expert who uses these drugs often.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. These two medications are commonly prescribed however for post menopausal women or women using birth control.Best wishes.Dr. T

Are doctors reluctant to prescribe Spironolactone & oral Minoxidil for female pattern hair loss?

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