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community Hair density change in 7 months… unreal.

354 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair density improvement over seven months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and supplements like biotin and vitamin D. They also used a derma stamp with rosemary and peppermint oil, noting no side effects from finasteride.

community can we talk about the effect of DHT on hair TEXTURE (not just thickness/density)

41 upvotes 1 month ago

Finasteride treatment improved hair texture and reduced frizz for some users, though full restoration of original texture may take time. Hair texture changes were noted across the head, with some areas responding faster to treatment.

community Oral minoxidil changed the game

133 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Oral minoxidil (2.5 mg) improved hair density and reduced shedding, but increased body hair growth. Users reported thicker hair and eyelashes, with some considering increasing the dosage for better results.

community Finasteride saved my hair and made it curly/wavy

in Progress Pictures 277 upvotes 10 months ago

Finasteride improved hair density and changed hair texture from wavy to curly for the user. The user took 1mg of oral finasteride daily without using minoxidil.

community My hair became curly after 9 months on fin + min. How common is this?

in Update 144 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair texture changes, such as hair becoming curly, are common when using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Users report various experiences with these treatments, including changes in hair density and texture, with some using additional products like alfatrodial, fluridil, and pyrilutamide for hair maintenance.

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What Women Want: Quantifying the Perception of Hair Amount - An Analysis of Hair Diameter and Density Changes with Age in Caucasian Women

research What women want - quantifying the perception of hair amount: an analysis of hair diameter and density changes with age in caucasian women

61 citations , April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study analyzed changes in hair diameter and density with age in Caucasian women, highlighting variations in perception of hair amount over time.

research Evaluating subjective versus objective measures of changes in hair density using standardized scalp photography

September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study, examining perceptible hair density changes in androgenetic alopecia patients, found that dermatologists could accurately detect hair loss at a lower threshold than previously noted, specifically at a 22.66% relative density difference, challenging assumptions about their predictive accuracy based solely on clinical examination.

research [Changes in telogen rate, hair density, hair diameter and rate of growth in androgenetic alopecia of the male. Simultaneously a contribution to the significance of dysplastic hair].

April 1986 in “PubMed”

This study observed that in men with androgenetic alopecia, frontal hair regions showed reduced density, diameter, and growth rate compared to occipital regions, worsening with advanced stages.

research 48799 Defining Perceptual Thresholds for Hair Density Changes: A Study of Dermatologist Perceptions

September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that among 100 Caucasian patients with androgenetic alopecia, dermatologists could discern hair loss at thresholds significantly lower than the previously cited 50% reduction, highlighting the importance of using objective trichometric measurements to improve detection and personalized treatment strategies.

research The lack of significant changes in scalp hair follicle density with advancing age

33 citations , April 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that age and follicular miniaturization were extremely weak predictors of total hair count in women with hair loss.

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learn Omega 3

How long does it usually take to see results in hair density after starting omega-3 supplements? There is no tested timeline: no trial has studied omega-3 on its own for hair density. The one human trial that reported an improvement ran for six months and used a combined omega-3/omega-6 plus antioxidant supplement, so any change would be judged in months rather than weeks — and may not appear at all.

learn Procyanidin

How long should Procyanidin be used before seeing visible improvements in hair volume or density? The two published human trials of 1% topical procyanidin B-2 measured results at four and six months, so any visible change would take at least that long. Both were small, industry-run studies in men only, and procyanidin is not an approved hair-loss treatment.

learn Stemoxydine

How long does it usually take to see thicker hair with stemoxydine products? The manufacturer's three-month studies, run in men only and published as a conference abstract, measured a density increase at about 12 weeks, so roughly three months is the earliest point supported by evidence. Nothing beyond three months has been tested in a controlled trial, and the change measured is extra visible hairs rather than regrowth of lost follicles.
Can stemoxydine help improve hair density in both men and women? Stemoxydine is a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved hair loss drug, and the manufacturer's three-month trials enrolled men only, reporting a small increase in measured hair density. One small uncontrolled study that included women reported improvement in both sexes but more in men, so a benefit for women is not established.