How bad is nicotine when it comes to hairloss
11/3/2018
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The conversation discusses the impact of nicotine and caffeine on hair loss. The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral for hair loss treatment and is questioning whether to stop using nicotine products.
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The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen improvement and is quitting nicotine and caffeine to see if it helps. Some believe quitting nicotine improved their hair health due to better blood flow, while others are skeptical about the impact of blood flow on hair loss.
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The user observed that stopping nicotine and caffeine improved their scalp health while using oral finasteride. However, relapsing with caffeine and nicotine caused scalp tightness and inflammation.
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A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using 2.5mg Dutasteride, RU58841, and Minoxidil daily for over 8 months. They are concerned that daily nicotine from vaping might be counteracting the treatments.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
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