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Is Vitamin B5 more effective as an oral supplement or in topical hair care products? Vitamin B5 is not proven to be significantly effective for hair loss in either form.

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precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects

learn Vitamin E

Is it better to take Vitamin E orally or apply it topically for hair loss? Oral mixed tocotrienols have one small randomized human trial reporting increased hair count; topical vitamin E has no human trial for pattern hair loss, only a 1965 rabbit study. Neither is approved for hair loss, and high-dose vitamin E carries bleeding risk.

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community 6 month update on oral minoxidil, finasteride, plus biotin, vitamin C, B5, & B6

in Progress Pictures 1 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared a 6-month update on using a daily tablet combining finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins C, B5, and B6 to address hair thinning. They are pleased with the results, despite experiencing some facial hair regrowth as a side effect.

community Oral: 1.2mg Fin, 3mg Min, 2.5mg Biotin, 11 mg Vit B5, 2.5mg Vit B6, 100mg Vit C. Topical serum: Batana, Rosemary, Castor oils, Rice water, and more Biotin

in I'm Starting Treatment 5 months ago

A user started a hair loss treatment 6 weeks ago using oral finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, vitamins B5, B6, and C, along with a topical serum containing batana, rosemary, castor oils, rice water, and more biotin. They are hoping to see progress by June-July.

community 21M | 2-Month Progress (Jan 2 – March 1) | Oral Fin/Min + Vitamin Stack | Seeking Advice

111 upvotes 6 months ago

A 21-year-old is using oral finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins to address hair loss, showing some progress after two months. Many suggest shaving his head for a better appearance and easier progress tracking, while continuing the treatment and considering additional options like microneedling and Nizoral shampoo.

community How much longer should I wait before using topical minoxidil after starting oral finasteride/minoxidil?

3 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil with vitamins for 5 months and seen improvements. They are asking if adding topical minoxidil would be beneficial or if they should continue with the oral treatment alone.

community Regrowth from adding Oral Min?

2 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, with the addition of vitamins. Users report some shedding and expect results in 3-6 months.

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research Oral Manifestations of Hematologic and Nutritional Diseases

50 citations , November 2010 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America”

This review discusses the oral manifestations associated with hematologic conditions and nutritional deficiencies, without presenting new research results; it emphasizes the impact of blood disorders and vitamin deficiencies on oral health.

research Oral supplementation in female telogen effluvium: a clinical and instrumental objective evidence of efficacy and tolerability of new oral cosmetic treatment

January 2023 in “Italian journal of dermatology and venereology”

This study found that a new oral supplement with sulfurated amino acids and trace elements effectively improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in women with telogen effluvium and mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia.

research L-Cystine-Containing Hair-Growth Formulation Supports Protection, Viability, and Proliferation of Keratinocytes

2 citations , August 2020 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

This study found that a combination of oral compounds improved metabolic activity, cell viability, and proliferation in hair follicular keratinocytes, with L-cystine playing a key role in protection against oxidative stress.

research The vitamin B5/coenzyme A axis: A target for immunomodulation?

May 2024 in “European Journal of Immunology”

This review discusses the potential of targeting Coenzyme A metabolism to restore metabolic balance, reduce chronic inflammation, and enhance immune function, particularly by modulating Vitamin B5 pathways involved in Th17-mediated inflammation and CD8-dependent anti-tumor immunity.

research The Effects of the Oral Supplementation with a Natural Keratin Hydrolysate (Kera-Diet®) on Hair and Nails: Randomized, Placebo and Benchmark-Controlled Clinical Trial on Healthy Females

December 2021 in “Trichology and cosmetology:”

This study demonstrated that a daily oral supplement of 1000 mg Kera-Diet® improved hair and nail conditions in women experiencing acute telogen effluvium and brittle nail syndrome over three months.

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