I've recently started taking spironolactone for female pattern hair loss after almost a year of excessive shedding. After 2 weeks my face was completely clear of acne,my body hair was thinner after 4 weeks,but after 6 weeks I'm still shedding just the same. Is it normal? When should I expect for shedding to subside. I'm taking 125 mg per day.
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July 27, 2015
Answer: A very long time
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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