Is the change in scalp texture (more creases, less shiny) a positive sign of hair regrowth and scalp recovery, or not significant?
    Treatment 4/18/2025

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    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Finasteride (topical) 0.1% 1x daily 9–10 months
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% 1x daily 9–10 months
    💧 Gotu Kola oil (topical) nightly 9–10 months
    💧 Fenugreek oil (topical) nightly 9–10 months
    💧 Turmeric oil (topical) nightly 9–10 months
    💧 Essential oil mix (topical) nightly 9–10 months
    💧 Cinnamon oil (topical) very small amount nightly recently added
    💊 Multivitamin (Vitamin B complex) (oral) daily 9–10 months
    💊 MSM powder (oral) daily 9–10 months
    💊 Green tea (oral) 3–4 cups daily daily 9–10 months
    💊 Zinc (oral) on-off
    💊 Omega-3 (oral) regularly 3–4 months
    💊 Green tea capsules (oral) twice daily daily 1 month
    💊 Silymarin (oral)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

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    The user has been using a regimen including finasteride, minoxidil, various oils, and supplements for hair regrowth over 9–10 months. They observed fine hairs returning and a change in scalp texture after adding cinnamon oil, questioning if this change is a positive sign.
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