Testosterone, gray hair, low vitamin D, and switching to oral Minoxidil
    Treatment 2/9/2021

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Dutasteride (oral) once a day 4 months
    ๐Ÿ’ง Rogaine (topical) 5% at least once a day, sometimes twice
    โ€ข Zinc
    ๐Ÿ’ง Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 2% three times a week
    โ€ข Dermastamp once a week
    โ€ข iRestore Professional every other day
    ๐Ÿ’Š Vitamin D (oral) medical grade
    ๐Ÿ’Š Oral Minoxidil (oral)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ž negative with no growth results.

    Other terms

    A woman experiencing hair loss due to high testosterone and low vitamin D is using treatments like Dutasteride, Rogaine, zinc, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamp, iRestore, multivitamins, scalp massager, and vitamin D. She plans to switch to oral Minoxidil under medical supervision.
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