Diseases of Hair and Nails

Vitamin E and K deficiencies due to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may affect hair growth. A scalp biopsy is recommended to check for autoimmune-related hair loss.

A 24-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia and seborrhea is using ketoconazole shampoo, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, while addressing low vitamin D and improving water quality. Concerns include subclinical hypothyroidism, potential Hashimoto's disease, and nutritional deficiencies affecting hair health.

Hair loss can be influenced by nutritional deficiencies, particularly low Vitamin D and fatty liver, and improving nutrition and lifestyle can strengthen hair. Treatments suggested include regular exercise, a balanced diet, vitamin supplements, and coconut oil massages, while acknowledging that hereditary factors may also play a role.

A 27-year-old male experienced hair loss and dermatitis, which improved with tea tree oil and neem extract. He is considering using a 2% Ketoconazole solution for further treatment.

The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.