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community Old guy, new tricks. 3 months progress

713 upvotes 1 year ago

A 45-year-old male achieved significant hair regrowth in three months using topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, biotin, and cod liver oil. He credits this regimen for his success and clarifies he did not have a hair transplant.

community Claim: Insulin resistance increases the enzyme that creates DHT and affects the liver's ability to control hormones

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 11 months ago

Insulin resistance may increase DHT production, contributing to hair loss, and addressing it through diet, nutrients, and natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil could help reverse hair loss. Some users prefer medications like finasteride for more effective results.

community Dermarolling for Diffused Thinning.

4 upvotes 7 years ago

The user experienced noticeable hair growth after starting dermarolling with a 1mm device, using minoxidil, and nizoral shampoo. They plan to reduce dermarolling frequency to three times a week and are considering additional treatments like finasteride or a hair transplant for increased hair density.

community How many of you are on fin and how many are on dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 38 upvotes 1 year ago

Many people use finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, with some switching due to cost or effectiveness. Minoxidil is also commonly used, and side effects like weaker erections or ball pain are reported by some.

community 30M 6 month min 2.5mg/ fin1mg results + hormone test

in Progress Pictures 43 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old male shares his 6-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil, noting increased hair thickness and regrowth. He also mentions using supplements like biotin and cod liver oil and discusses the convenience of combined pills.

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research Abstracts of Communications

October 1993 in “Proceedings of The Nutrition Society”

Dietary choices, especially fat type, can influence health.

research Nutraceutical : An emerging Pharmaceutical Towards Prevention Of Diseases

September 2023 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science”

This article reviews the growing interest and potential health benefits of nutraceuticals, especially herbal products, highlighting their role in maintaining health, preventing diseases, and improving quality of life, while also discussing developments in nutraceutical research and challenges related to aging skin.

Hair Conditioners: Impact of Oral Supplements on Skin and Hair Health

research Hair Conditioners*

March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks”

Some nutrients and antioxidants may improve skin and hair health, but more research is needed to confirm these benefits.

research Nutraceuticals for Healthy Skin Aging

8 citations , January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This review discusses the use of nutraceuticals in dermatology for preventing and reversing signs of skin aging, but it reports no new clinical results.