Topical foam 5% Min, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D treatment since July Progress Pictures 11/25/2025
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using 5% minoxidil foam, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, with suggestions to add oral finasteride and minoxidil for better results. Concerns about side effects, particularly from finasteride, and the need for a DHT blocker are also highlighted.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity 25M | 10 years of gradual hair loss | Minoxidil user | Looking for input on treatment optimization before HT
A 25-year-old male with 10 years of hair loss is using minoxidil and considering adding finasteride or dutasteride, possibly with microneedling, to improve hair regrowth before a hair transplant. Community members suggest starting a DHT blocker immediately, considering oral minoxidil, and addressing low vitamin D and HDL levels.
community Does vitamin D deficiency actually cause hair loss? Has anyone actually grew back hair after fixing vitamin d levels?
Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to hair loss, but it is not the sole cause, and supplementation may not always resolve the issue. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are recommended for hair regrowth, with vitamin D and other supplements providing additional support.
community How is this regrowth going? Currently 1 month treatment.
The conversation is about hair regrowth using topical minoxidil, microneedling, and vitamin supplements. The user is hesitant to use DHT blockers like finasteride due to concerns about hormonal side effects.
community Best supplements to compliment finasteride protocol
The conversation discusses supplementing a finasteride regimen for hair loss with Omega 3, Vitamin D/K, Zinc, probiotics, and possibly adding oral minoxidil, magnesium, astaxanthin, and B vitamins. Users suggest testing nutrient levels before adding supplements like zinc and iron, and consider biotin, keratin, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding topical minoxidil.
community Losing grounds? 6.5 month fin/min
A 23-year-old male using topical minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin for 6.5 months feels his hairline is worsening and considers switching to oral minoxidil due to poor response to topical treatment. Users suggest checking vitamin deficiencies, particularly vitamin D, and advise patience, as hair loss treatments can take time to show results.
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