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research [Sodium valproate-induced kinky hair].

4 citations , February 2001 in “PubMed”

A medication called sodium valproate likely caused a girl's hair to become kinky and dry.

research Hair Loss in Children

30 citations , August 1983 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America”

Most hair loss in children is caused by a few common conditions, and it's important to diagnose these properly and support the child's mental health.

research Menkes Syndrome Presenting as Myoclonic Seizures: Neuroimaging and EEG Observations

15 citations , April 2007 in “Journal of child neurology”

An 11-month-old boy with Menkes disease had severe brain shrinkage and abnormal blood vessels, and didn't respond well to treatment.

research Neurochemical and Immunocytochemical Studies of Catecholamine System in the Brindled Mouse

11 citations , November 1991 in “Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology”

Brindled mice show abnormal catecholamine neuron development due to copper deficiency.

research Miscellaneous Disorders

November 2009

Trichorrhexis nodosa causes hair to break easily, often affecting young to middle-aged black women.

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community Rosemary oil works. I definitely does

in Treatment 7 months ago

Rosemary oil is claimed to slow hair loss and improve hair thickness, but its effectiveness is debated, with some users preferring proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Lifestyle factors and consistent use are suggested to enhance results, though skepticism about natural remedies remains.

community Scalp slapping to increase blood flow?

in Treatment 22 upvotes 2 years ago

This post and conversation are about using scalp slapping to increase blood flow for hair growth. One user suggests using minoxidil instead.

community I stopped fin for 6 months because of a porn addiction

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 114 upvotes 1 year ago

The user stopped taking finasteride due to erectile dysfunction, which they later realized was caused by excessive porn use and not the medication. They resumed finasteride, added dutasteride, and are using minoxidil and microneedling to regain hair.

community A less common type of hairloss case

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 4 months ago

High-dose Lysine and Histidine supplements caused curly/kinky hair and shedding due to Elastin dysfunction. Minoxidil, white tea, and dark grape juice were mentioned as treatments to inhibit Elastase and mimic Lysyl Oxidase.

community Seems I have acquired progressive kinking of the hair, potentially brought on by minox.

10 upvotes 8 years ago

User experienced hair kinking after starting minoxidil, despite being on finasteride for two years. Another user confirmed similar issues and suggested switching brands due to propylene glycol in minoxidil.

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