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Is coarse, dark wiry hairs a symptom of androgenic alopecia in females?

April 6, 2018
Asked By:mcb93 in Miami, FL

I am 24. I have been diagnosed with androgenic alopecia/FPHL. I currently take spironolactone and use rogaine. I have these thicker, black, wiry hairs (similar texture to pubic hair) growing in the areas I also have thinning. Is this normal? What causes this? They are all about 4 inches long. Thanks!

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April 8, 2018

Answer: Changes in hair

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answer: Hair character changes

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