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A user experienced excessive hair shedding after taking 17 mg of Zinc gluconate daily for acne. They are seeking advice on similar experiences and solutions.
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30 / 580 resultscommunity For hair loss - zinc is your friend
Zinc supplements can make existing hair thicker and fuller but do not cure or slow hair loss. Long-term zinc use requires copper supplementation to avoid deficiencies.
community B6,Zinc and acid azelaic inhibit 90% of scalpe DHT according to this study how to make the same topical formulation
The conversation is about creating a topical hair loss treatment with B6, zinc, and azelaic acid, which is claimed to inhibit 90% of scalp DHT. One user is skeptical about the effectiveness of this treatment and its comparison to other treatments without side effects.
community Is too much Zinc actually bad?
Taking too much Zinc, around 30mg per day, might cause hair loss. The user is also using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg Oral Minoxidil daily.
community 1 month progress taking zinc -
The user started taking zinc for a deficiency and is discussing one month of progress. They are inquiring if the observed changes indicate hair regrowth.
community Theoretically won't this be better than finasteride? Azelaic acid + zinc
The conversation discusses using zinc sulphate and azelaic acid to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity, which could potentially treat androgen-related skin conditions like hair loss. Combining these with vitamin B6 could enhance the effect, potentially offering an alternative to finasteride.
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 Small study on zinc and arginine
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also touches on a study involving zinc and L-arginine.
community Opinion on Zinc Gluconate?
The conversation discusses trying zinc gluconate for hair loss after biotin showed minimal effect. The user is considering switching treatments.
community DHT Blocker without Selenium and Zinc??
A female user is seeking a DHT blocker without Selenium or Zinc due to hair breakage and is currently using Saw Palmetto, Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails, Pumpkin seed oil, Dermastamp, and Pura D'or products. She has tried Minoxidil without success and is considering Finasteride but prefers natural options first.
community One last shot: DIM + Zinc from today + Topical Fin MWF
The user resumed using topical finasteride after a two-week break and will update on side effects like water retention and gynecomastia in a month. They are also starting DIM and zinc.
community What's the deal with Zinc and DHT?
The conversation discusses the conflicting information about Zinc's effect on DHT and its role in hair loss. It mentions that Zinc can act as a 5AR inhibitor at high doses but may increase DHT if taken to correct a deficiency, and highlights the importance of nutritional balance for hair health.
community 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 7 months évolution of finasteride / zinc / vitamin D/ minoxidil / microneedling treatment
User experienced hair loss improvement after 7 months using finasteride, zinc, vitamin D, minoxidil, and microneedling. Others praised the progress and discussed the importance of zinc and vitamin D in hair health.
community Has anyone regrown hair after iron/zinc deficiency?
Hair regrowth after addressing iron/zinc deficiency. Treatments mentioned include daily supplements of iron and zinc.
community Inhibition of 5 alpha-reductase activity in human skin by zinc and azelaic acid????
The post discusses using a topical tincture containing zinc, azelaic acid, and other ingredients to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity for treating hair loss. The user plans to try this natural alternative before using finasteride or RU58841.
community Is there an improvement? Zinc, biotin, and D3
The conversation discusses hair regrowth improvement due to zinc, biotin, and D3 supplements, highlighting that hair loss can result from deficiencies, not just androgenetic alopecia. The user emphasizes that treatments like finasteride are not the only solutions.
community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?
A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.
community Progress of 2 months on minoxidil, zinc, and biotin plus Dermaroll once a week. Minox definitely works even without fin!
User reports progress in 2 months using minoxidil, zinc, biotin, and weekly dermarolling. Minoxidil shows effectiveness even without finasteride.
community One month green tea, saw palmetto, horsetail and zinc supplement.
The conversation discusses using green tea, saw palmetto, horsetail, and zinc supplements for hair regrowth. One user criticizes the avoidance of finasteride.
community 3 months of microneedling, minox,& fin biotin. Zinc
User reports 3 months of microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, and zinc for hair loss. Others comment on great progress and suggest checking back after 1 year.
community 28M. 6months progress. Fin + Min + Keto/Zinc Shampoo
A 28-year-old male shared his 6-month progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and keto/zinc shampoo for hair loss. The post includes progress pictures.
community 1 month. Fin 1mg, minoxidil 5mg oral. Also take biotin, zinc, iron, omega, super D, E every day
A user shared their one-month progress using finasteride 1mg, oral minoxidil 5mg, biotin, zinc, iron, omega, and vitamins D and E. Other users noted good results but suggested only finasteride and minoxidil are necessary.
community Hair finally restored after 9 months of taking DUT, Oral Minox, Foam Minox, Zinc, Vitamin D,2% Nizoral, micro needling and much less stress.
After 9 months of using Dutasteride, oral and foam Minoxidil, Zinc, Vitamin D, Nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, combined with reduced stress, an individual restored their hair. They saw significant improvement despite initial worsening, and had low Vitamin D levels which they corrected with supplements.
community Been now 15 months on treatment Time for hair transplant? (1.25 oral finas + minox twice + oral zinc and vitamin c + caféine + microneedling every 15 days at 0.5 to 1mm)
A user's 15-month experience with oral finasteride, minoxidil, zinc and vitamin C, caffeine, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss, which has yielded impressive results. Suggestions were made to stack a topical DHT blocker with the finasteride or increase the microneedling regimen, and it was suggested to re-evaluate at the two year mark.
community Trichotest results in… min not on my list! Just Fin/Dut, Zinc… and the insanely expensive latanoprost & prostaquinon.
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.
community Starting my journey taking fin 3 days a week. Minoxidil once daily. Pumpkin seed oil, biotin, zinc, and magnesium supplements daily. Strict no alcohol and no high sugar diet with regular exercise. Will post updates.
A user is starting a hair loss treatment regimen with finasteride three times a week, minoxidil once daily, and daily supplements of pumpkin seed oil, biotin, zinc, and magnesium. They are also following a strict no alcohol, no high sugar diet, and regular exercise, and plan to post updates.
community First post here. Roughly 2.5 months on min (1x daily) and fin (0.25mg daily), dermarolling 2x month, nizoral 2x weekly + zinc (15mg) and biotin 5000mcg daily
A user shared their 2.5-month progress using minoxidil (once daily), finasteride (0.25mg daily), dermarolling (twice a month), Nizoral (twice weekly), zinc, and biotin for hair loss. They are optimistic about maintaining and regrowing hair.
community Min users : Who can name a specific product that offset the development of Min-related lines and wrinkles in your skin ? There are lots of vague 'try Retinol-A' or 'Zinc' or this or that, but has anyone actually gone and got some shit and had it halt wrinkling ?
The conversation discusses treatments to counteract skin wrinkles caused by Minoxidil use. Suggestions include Retinol-A and Zinc, but users seek specific products that have effectively halted wrinkling.
community Whats up with Prolactine these days?
The conversation discusses the potential role of prolactin in hair loss and mentions treatments like HMI115, mucuna pruriens, Zinc, and B6 P5P for lowering prolactin levels. It also touches on the use of natural compounds and the lack of studies due to funding issues.