Finasteride with Low Ferritin and Copper Finasteride/Dutasteride 9/15/2025
The user is experiencing hair loss and is using finasteride while addressing low ferritin and copper levels. They are concerned about continued hair shedding and are advised to correct vitamin deficiencies and wait for finasteride results after 12 months.
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The user is struggling with hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies. They experienced a temporary improvement but are now shedding hair again and feeling stressed.
community What vitamin deficiencies that cause hair loss
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community ~6 years on Fin + 3 years of Min. Seeing zero progress.
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