Minoxidil causing hair texture to change? Is it possible to reverse it?

July 11, 2020
Asked By:razzaq007 in New York, NY

I'm a 20 year old male. I started noticing some mild recession and mild crown thinning when I was19.A dermatologist recommended me Minoxidil which I used for about 7 months which resulted in stoppage of hairloss. However I noticed that my hair texture had changed in the process. I had wavy hair that became curly and strawlike. The doctor recommended me to stop using it. It's been 6months since I've stopped but I still haven't seen my original texture return. Is there anything that could be done?

Answers (3)

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July 16, 2020

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 16, 2020

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 17, 2020

Answer: Minoxidil and hair texture

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July 17, 2020

Answer: Minoxidil and hair texture

July 14, 2020

Answer: Change in hair character

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July 14, 2020

Answer: Change in hair character

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