Finasteride changed the user's hair texture from wavy to curly, reverting after stopping. Minoxidil was more effective for temple hair regrowth than finasteride.
The conversation discusses changes in scalp texture and appearance in areas of hair loss, with concerns about the suitability of these areas for hair transplants. Users mention issues like fibrosis, inflammation, and thinner skin, advising caution and consultation with clinics before proceeding with transplants.
Dutasteride and minoxidil changed the user's hair texture, making it stronger, thicker, and curlier. The user takes 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil orally.
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.
The user has been using a hair regrowth regimen for 9-10 months, including topical finasteride and minoxidil, various oils, and supplements like multivitamins and omega-3. They observed fine hairs returning and a change in scalp texture after adding cinnamon oil, questioning if this indicates positive hair regrowth.
This case report describes a 47-year-old woman who experienced reversible curling of her hair during treatment with valproic acid, suggesting potential side effects on hair texture.
September 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
This review explores the possibility of using the side effects of chemotherapeutic agents for regenerating hair follicles, potentially offering a new treatment avenue for different types of alopecia.
In this study, 84% of menopausal participants in England reported hair symptoms like shedding, thinning, and texturechanges, with many seeking advice online and from nonmedical sources, highlighting the need for better information and support pathways.
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March 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy”
In this study, pneumatic injections of non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid were associated with improvements in skin texture, pores, wrinkles, and transepidermal water loss in healthy female volunteers.
Will I notice changes in my body if I start taking dutasteride?Dutasteride lowers DHT, so labels and trials describe prostate shrinkage over 3-6 months and, off-label, slowed hair loss; the same sources list sexual side effects and an observational link to depression.