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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Level of Copper in Hair Androgenic Alopecia
Men with androgenic alopecia have different hair copper levels than those without.
research Relationship Between Copper, Zinc, and Copper-to-Zinc Ratio in Hair and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease According to the SYNTAX Score
Lower hair copper and copper-to-zinc ratio are linked to more severe coronary artery disease.
research Tracing the Connection of Iron and Copper in Chronic Telogen Effluvium
Iron deficiency is linked to hair loss in CTE patients.
research Hair Toxic and Essential Trace Elements in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Children with autism have lower levels of essential and toxic trace elements in their hair.
research Expert Medical Testimony on Penicillamine Side Effects
Penicillamine can cause taste problems due to copper loss, which can be fixed with copper or zinc supplements.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Insane hair regrowth 5 weeks on zinc, Vitamin D, Biotin (PLEASE READ CAPTIONS AND POST) - My zinc deficiency caused a receding hairline as well as diffuse miniaturization similar to DUPA
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hair loss and thinning. They report a decrease in hair shedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hair loss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.
community Female, 27 years old, shedding/ balding despite being on what is considered to be a effective treatment plan for AGA. Considering Dut (oral) . Please help.
A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.
community No regrowth after oral min, topical fin, min, and tret: Aggressive diffuse/hairline recession in 2 years
A user experienced no hair regrowth after using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, and reported side effects from oral finasteride. They are considering switching to dutasteride or using hair fibers for better results.
community How many mgs of zinc should I take while taking fin? I want to potentially offset side effects but not ruin the effectiveness of fin. I take .5 mg fin daily
A user asks about the appropriate zinc dosage to offset side effects while taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily. Responses suggest zinc has a minor effect on hormones compared to finasteride.
community Still shedding like this everyday 9 months straight on fin and min. Should I switch to dut?
A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemary oil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.