[bryony]

My scalp hair was largely gone already but spiro's reported side effect as a hair restorer has not kicked in.

Though it doesn't work for everyone, I've found that generic minoxidyl has kick-started some growth in previously shiny scalp areas. PM alone doesn't seem to be enough (and I'm guessing anti-androgens also).

I think if the follicles have been damaged and inactive long enough due to DHT, they need more stimulation than simply removing the DHT.

You would probably need to check with your doctor though as I believe that there is some heart interaction with minoxidyl.

B.