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GlossaryHair Changes

alterations in hair texture, color, density, or growth patterns

Hair changes refer to alterations in the texture, color, density, or growth patterns of hair. These changes can be due to a variety of factors including aging, hormonal fluctuations, medical conditions like alopecia, nutritional deficiencies, or external factors such as chemical treatments and environmental exposure. Understanding these changes can help in diagnosing underlying health issues or in tailoring appropriate hair care and treatment strategies.

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research Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a ‘midlife hair crisis’ in women?

38 citations , December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Menopause-related hormonal changes affect hair but are not the only cause of hair changes in middle-aged women.

research Hair changes due to zinc deficiency in a case of sucrose malabsorption

12 citations , September 1981 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica”

Zinc supplements improved the girl's hair growth and thickness.

research “Arrow” sign: A rapid microscopic diagnosis of hair change associated with epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors

3 citations , August 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

A new method quickly detects hair changes from EGFR inhibitors using a microscope.

research BH26 Characterizing hair changes in menopause: symptom patterns and help-seeking behaviours

June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Menopause often causes hair changes, and many women need better support and information.

research Hair Changes due to Drugs

July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.

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community People who claim they notice changes in hair loss day to day or even week to week: how?

in Chat 11 upvotes 4 months ago

Hair loss changes are typically noticed over months or years, not days, and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil require time to show effects. People often overreact to daily shedding, but realistic expectations and patience are necessary for hair regrowth treatments.

community Finastride hair texture change is wild

in Progress Pictures 211 upvotes 11 months ago

Finasteride changed the user's hair texture from wavy to curly, reverting after stopping. Minoxidil was more effective for temple hair regrowth than finasteride.

community Hair density change in 7 months… unreal.

in Progress Pictures 351 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 Hair texture changed on fin/min

in Progress Pictures 313 upvotes 3 years ago

The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects of the treatments.

community Hair Color Change and Shedding: Telogen Effluvium or AGA?

in Basic Questions 36 upvotes 5 days ago

The conversation discusses hair color change and shedding, questioning if it's due to Telogen Effluvium or Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

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