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The user has been using Nizoral shampoo, RU58841, minoxidil, and dermastamping for hair loss. They report some progress with regrowth and darker, longer vellus hairs after 8 weeks.

Oral minoxidil and finasteride can change hair texture, making it drier or frizzier. Minoxidil is likely causing the roughness; adding a moisturizing treatment may help.

A user shared their experience 6 months after a hair transplant of 3361 grafts by Dr. Thiago Bianco in Brazil, costing about $10,000. The user noted initial roughness in the transplanted hair, which improved by months 5-6, and reported the donor area looked untouched.

A 27-year-old male has been using 1.25mg finasteride for 5 months and 5% minoxidil twice daily for 2 months, along with biotin and vitamin D supplements, to improve hair growth. He reports some progress and side effects like reduced libido, and is considering switching to oral minoxidil and possibly adding dutasteride after a year.

The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil since September 2023, experiencing heavy shedding but seeing progress. They also use ketoconazole shampoo and briefly tried a topical finasteride + minoxidil solution, which seemed to worsen their hair density.

A user stopped finasteride after 15 years due to severe side effects, which improved after quitting. They maintained most of their hair and are considering alternatives like topical treatments or RU58841.