Update on my Hairloss : if you have unexplained shedding, get your blood tested. Update 2/19/2023
A user experiencing significant hair loss while on finasteride and minoxidil found out they had vitamin D and iron deficiencies. After adding iron, vitamin D, and a multivitamin with zinc to their treatment, they saw reduced hair fall within a week.
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