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GlossaryB vitamins (B complex)

group of water-soluble vitamins essential for metabolism and energy

B vitamins, also known as B-complex vitamins, are a group of water-soluble vitamins that play crucial roles in cell metabolism and energy production. They include eight distinct vitamins: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin). These vitamins are essential for various bodily functions, including red blood cell formation, nervous system health, and the synthesis of DNA.

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community B-complex with 50mg vitamin B5 and 100mg vitamin B3 causing hair thinning

in Update 3 upvotes 6 months ago

A user experienced hair thinning and increased shedding after starting a high-dose B-complex supplement while using Minoxidil and RU58841. They are seeking advice on whether others have had similar issues with high doses of Vitamin B3 and B5.

community Can high dose vitamin B complex cause hairloss ?

in Update 4 upvotes 6 months ago

A user experienced hair loss and thinning after starting a high-dose vitamin B complex. They are seeking advice on whether others have had similar experiences.

community Whats best vitamins and supplements before and after hair transplant?

in Transplants 11 months ago

The user's first hair transplant failed, and they are preparing for a second one. They are considering whether to continue multivitamins and B complex before the surgery, and are asking for advice on supplements to take for hair loss that do not include DHT blockers, finasteride, minoxidil, or high-dose biotin, and are contemplating iron, folic acid, vitamin C, and NAC for before and after the surgery.

community Month and a half on Fin update

in Finasteride 7 upvotes 6 years ago

User experienced dizziness on 1.25 mg of finasteride, reduced to 0.75 mg and felt better. They also use zinc, B complex, green tea extract, derma roll with caster oil, and nizol shampoo.

community I have been battling hair loss for 20 years, feel free to ask me anything

in Progress Pictures 153 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's 20 year journey with hair loss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.

community Microneedling and massaging scalp progress

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their hair restoration journey using oral and topical finasteride, experiencing side effects with the former. They later switched to microneedling, scalp massages, and vitamins (D3, Zinc, Biotin, B complex, Vitamin E) with mixed feedback on progress.

community Best all in one supplement for hair health

in Treatment 14 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about supplements for hair health. Nutrafol and Viviscal are mentioned, with Nutrafol preferred due to saw palmetto; individual supplements like zinc, vitamin D, iron, B complex, magnesium, and inositol are also discussed.

community Just started RU a month ago after being on fin and min for almost 3 years. Progress so far: My temples were pretty bare before this. Really hoping at least some of these become terminal.

in Is this regrowth? 396 upvotes 7 months ago

A user started using RU58841 a month ago after using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, hoping for hair regrowth at the temples. Other users suggest vitamin B supplements and microneedling to improve hair thickness, and one mentions the possibility of a hair transplant for the temples.

community Can a folate deficiency make androgenetic alopecia worse?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is treating androgenetic alopecia with finasteride and discovered a folic acid deficiency. They are asking if curing the deficiency can worsen or improve their hair condition.

community 3 months! Min/fin, derma rolling once a week and bamboo brush the rest. Vitamins: Biotin, D, and Saw Palmetto. I think I got some gains! Notice hairs coming in on the temples.

in Progress Pictures 21 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress over three months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, weekly derma rolling, a bamboo brush, and vitamins Biotin, D, and Saw Palmetto. The user reports noticing hair regrowth at the temples.

community Month 3 progress - following up to provide an update and a little encouragement

in Is this regrowth? 44 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user is experiencing slow but noticeable hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil, microneedling, and vitamins. They have also adopted healthier lifestyle habits and are considering a hair transplant in the future.

community Hairline regrowth without HT, what are my options?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is using multiple topical treatments including Minoxidil, RU58841, and Spironolactone, along with supplements, to address hair loss and is considering starting oral Minoxidil. They plan to begin oral finasteride soon after experiencing side effects from topical dutasteride.

community Wish me luck,i hope these will help ne regrow my hair

in Minoxidil 8 upvotes 7 months ago

A user hopes to regrow hair using a routine of Min/fin solution twice daily, dermarolling twice weekly, multivitamins daily, and biotin twice daily. Another user doubts the effectiveness of biotin and multivitamins.

community what are the best multivitamins for hairloss?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 53 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses which vitamins to take alongside 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, with suggestions including a multivitamin, iron, zinc, B12, vitamin D, Nutrafol, collagen, vitamin C, saw palmetto, and magnesium. Nutrafol is noted for its benefits but also criticized for containing too much biotin.

community P5P supplementation for fin sides.

in Treatment 7 upvotes 2 years ago

P5P supplementation helped reverse finasteride side effects, particularly by lowering prolactin levels and restoring sensitivity. The user experienced significant improvement within a day and full recovery in a few days.

community What is everyone's stack and why?

in Treatment 20 upvotes 1 month ago

People are using various treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.

community 1 Year on Finasteride 1mg - before and after photos

in Progress Pictures 761 upvotes 1 month ago

A user shared their progress after taking 1mg oral finasteride daily for a year, reporting significant hair improvement without side effects. They recently started oral minoxidil and made dietary changes, including cutting out gluten and processed foods, and taking supplements like multivitamins and zinc.

community Am discouraged, tried just about everything....

in Chat 2 upvotes 3 months ago

The user has tried finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, retinol, topical finasteride, and ketoconazole for hair loss but continues to experience hair recession. They are considering adding oral minoxidil or RU58841 and are unsure about the next steps.

community PCOS hair loss - 6 months of topical minoxidil and dermarolling 0.5mm once a week (as well as biotin gummies)

in Progress Pictures 44 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared progress pictures showing improvement in PCOS-related hair loss after six months of using topical minoxidil, dermarolling 0.5mm weekly, and taking biotin gummies. They expressed happiness about the appearance of new baby hairs.

community how about progesterone cream?

in Research/Science 21 upvotes 6 months ago

Progesterone cream might help with hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and suppressing prolactin, which can increase DHT. Some dermatologists have used progesterone for hair loss treatment, and it has been effective, sometimes combined with minoxidil, finasteride, and hydrocortisone.

community 8mg on oral finasteride. No results?

in Progress Pictures 7 upvotes 10 months ago

A user is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using 8mg of oral finasteride and is considering trying minoxidil or redoing blood work. They are concerned about thinning hair on the sides and back of their head.

community Have you tried Biotin supplements for your hair?

in Product 25 upvotes 11 months ago

People shared that Biotin supplements did not improve their hair loss and some experienced stronger nails or more pimples. They suggested trying finasteride or minoxidil instead for hair loss treatment.

community Boss Fight. Temples, Hairless for 10 years vs. New Stack

in Progress Pictures 80 upvotes 1 year ago

User shares new hair growth stack including oral minox, daily rolling with minox application, niacin, and Dutasteride. Excited about progress and plans to update in two months.

community Just started finasteride...

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The user started finasteride again, using it every other day, along with a laser helmet, inversion massage, and various supplements. They are considering Minoxidil but had a bad reaction previously and plan to get hair grafts.

community 18 Months progress, age 32 years , 3 x fin per week, 1x min daily, 1-2 times per week vitamin D and once every 2 weeks nizoral shampoo

in Progress Pictures 481 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their 18-month hair loss treatment progress, using finasteride three times a week, daily minoxidil, weekly vitamin D, and bi-weekly nizoral shampoo. They experienced initial shedding and greying, but are satisfied with the results.

community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

community Balding at the age of 17 years old

in Chat 8 upvotes 2 months ago

A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss is using Minoxidil but is hesitant about Finasteride due to potential side effects. Others recommend Finasteride for its effectiveness and suggest alternatives like vitamins and derma rollers.

community Closing in on one year on Min+Fin

in Progress Pictures 750 upvotes 4 months ago

User shared progress after one year using Minoxidil 5% topical and 1 mg Finasteride pills daily, along with vitamin D3 supplements. They experienced significant hair regrowth and are now growing their hair out again.

community 16 months finasteride & minoxidil progress

in Progress Pictures 608 upvotes 4 months ago

User shared 16-month progress using finasteride 1 mg/day and minoxidil 5% solution once/day, noting significant regrowth, especially in temporal peaks. Users discussed shedding, side effects, and positive feedback from others.

community 1mg fin daily. 1 month, 11 months, 1 year 2 months.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2129 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after using 1mg finasteride daily for over a year, with minimal side effects. The user also mentioned taking biotin gummies and experiencing periods of shedding followed by thicker hair growth.