Can minoxidil change hair texture? If so, how will the texture change? (Photo)

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I an a 61 year old woman, and I've been on minoxidil for years. A dermatologist I saw about 4 years ago recommended I switch to the stonger formula made for men. I've noticed my hair texture getting extremely frizzy, and my curl pattern has disappeared. The twists and turns in the individual hairs have become haphazard. Is this minaturization, or is it due to the monoxidil?

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

I'd recommend addressing this with your dermatologist. There are more possibilities than just the ones you have mentioned. Hair textural changes can certainly occur from the minoxidil yes, but can occur from a wide variety of things including underlying endocrine issues (especially thyroid disorders), and scarring alopecias. Please review with your physicians.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You are under the care of a doctor so I would follow the advise you are given unless you want to meet with another doctor for a second opinion

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