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

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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?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

start prp/acell, at home oral supplements and topical growth factors (see link to emeragecosmetics.com daily protocol).

I suggest a formal consultation as there are a combination of treatments that can be done to improve har loss.  Oral finesteride has very little to no side effects in the majority of people; PRP/platelet-rich plasma + stem cells like A Cell help regrow hair and slow down the thinning process; rogaine and restorsea spray should be used daily; oral viviscal helps keep nutrients high in the follices as well.  Transplantation is a last resort but works early in the aging process as well.  A formal consultation and combination treatment is needed.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes Minoxidil does change the texture of hair. You do have other options that might work better for you. I suggest seeing a hair loss specialist and see what is best for you. Best wishes.
Dr. T

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Minoxidil is known to change the hair character rarely in some people who use it. The best thing to do is to wait until the hair has gone through another hair cycle and hopefully your original hair character will return. This runs 203 years for men.

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

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