Efficacy and safety of spironolactone versus bicalutamide in female pattern hair loss: A retrospective comparative study.

Background: Female-pattern hair loss (FPHL) is characterized by decreased scalp hair density, thinning of hair shafts, and progressive miniaturization of hair follicles.

Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of spironolactone versus bicalutamide in female pattern hair loss [FPHL].

Methods: The study design was retrospective, and all eligible females aged between 18 years and 50 years with FPHL were included.