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Glossary Calcium Balance

equilibrium of calcium intake, absorption, and excretion in body

Calcium balance refers to the equilibrium between calcium intake, absorption, and excretion in the body. It is crucial for maintaining healthy bones, teeth, and various physiological functions such as muscle contraction and nerve transmission. Proper calcium balance ensures that the body has enough calcium to support these functions without leading to deficiencies or excesses that could cause health issues like osteoporosis or kidney stones.

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community Zinc ANNIHILATED my hair. A cautionary warning.

4 upvotes 5 years ago

Zinc supplementation caused significant hair shedding for the user, who had been successfully managing hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling. The user discontinued zinc after noticing no libido increase and believes the hair loss was due to zinc's interaction with other minerals or hormonal changes.

community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens.

2 upvotes 1 year ago

A method for treating androgenic alopecia using minoxidil, antiandrogens, exercise, and cold exposure to promote hair growth. Environmental factors and lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, can improve treatment effectiveness.

community Husband (35) is thinning on top, he doesn't know yet. Trying to research so he won't feel so lost or upset when I tell him. Help a girl out?

in Research/Science 160 upvotes 1 year ago

A woman is concerned about her husband's hair thinning and researches treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. He decides against medication due to potential side effects and plans to shave his head if necessary.

community Please take a vitamin & hormone test

255 upvotes 1 year ago

Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.

community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 595 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community PSA: Check your vitamin D levels!

319 upvotes 1 year ago

Low vitamin D levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitamin D, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitamin B12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.

community The Biggest Concern That I Have For Oral Minoxidil: Cardiac Hypertrophy

26 upvotes 3 years ago

Oral minoxidil can cause serious heart issues like cardiac hypertrophy and arrhythmias, prompting some users to reduce dosage or switch to topical treatments. Despite significant hair regrowth, side effects such as shortness of breath and chest pains are common concerns.

community DIM + Calcium d-Glucarate (lowering Estrogen)

4 upvotes 3 years ago

Using DIM and Calcium D-Glucarate to reduce finasteride side effects. Discussion includes dosage, brand, and product effectiveness.

community If you're worried that you're beginning to develop gyno on fin...

32 upvotes 3 months ago

Finasteride can cause gynecomastia due to increased estrogen from reduced DHT conversion, which some users manage by losing weight and taking supplements like DIM and calcium D-glucarate. Users discuss various experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting side effects and strategies to mitigate them, including switching medications and considering surgery.

community is it fin shed? how to solve this. pls help

1 upvotes 8 months ago

An 18-year-old male using minoxidil and finasteride is experiencing increased hair loss, possibly due to a shedding phase from finasteride. He also takes zinc, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin C, and is concerned about hair loss from his temples.

community Give some opinion almost 2 and half months in the process.

in Is this regrowth? 8 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using 2.5mg oral finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, multivitamins, calcium, vitamin K2 D3, iron, theanine, and a derma stamp every 4 days for hair regrowth. They note improvements after almost 3 months, but others suggest results take longer.

community Off topic but I need help with math for my vitamin D dosage. Please help 🥺

4 upvotes 4 years ago

Calculating the correct dosage of vitamin D from a 60,000 IU bottle using a dropper. The user is advised to take 0.05 ml for 600 IU, but struggles with finding a suitable supplement without additional ingredients like omega 3 or calcium.

community M30, month 3 of dutasteride and minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 312 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old man shared his 3-month progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin cream for hair loss, reporting no side effects. He also takes supplements like Vitamin D3, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc, and plans to add Biotin.

community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 26 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.

community Does using detox/clarifying shampoo help with hair fall if the water is hard where you live?

4 months ago

Using detox or clarifying shampoos like OUAI Detox Shampoo and K12 Detox Shampoo can help reduce hair fall caused by mineral buildup from hard water. Rinsing hair with soft water after showering is also recommended.

community From 10 day's update here is the progress guys.barely have 2 months can't wait for 4 months come.

in Is this regrowth? 13 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using a combination of oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, multivitamins, and a derma stamp for hair regrowth. They also use Garnier Fructis Grow Strong Thickening Shampoo and exercise regularly to support hair health.

community Could Minoxidil also be effective with Raynauds Syndrome

6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using oral Minoxidil, a vasodilator, for both Raynaud's Syndrome and hair loss. It also inquires about other hair loss treatments that improve blood flow.

community Is it uncommon to not test for testosterone levels before taking fin?

12 upvotes 2 years ago

Doctors often prescribe finasteride for hair loss without testing testosterone levels. There is no need for such tests before starting the medication.

community Has anyone tried Foligain's DHT blocker?

2 upvotes 2 months ago

Foligain's DHT blocker is criticized for not effectively blocking DHT, with users labeling it as ineffective and overpriced. Minoxidil is mentioned as the only legitimate product in their lineup.

community Ulo low dose dut/fin hair serum

4 upvotes 9 months ago

The user experienced severe sexual side effects from topical finasteride with minoxidil but found no side effects with low-dose dutasteride and finasteride serums from Ulo after a hair transplant. They also used a hair growth serum with saw palmetto without side effects.

community Peppermint oil for Hair Thickness

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 10 months ago

Peppermint oil may increase hair thickness more effectively than minoxidil, but its effects are mostly studied in animals. Users report mixed results, with some seeing no regrowth and others noting slight improvements when combined with other treatments.

community M30, month 4 of dutasteride and minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 125 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old male is using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements for hair loss, reporting no sexual side effects but experiencing tinnitus. He stopped microneedling and tretinoin cream, saw quick results, and experiences low-intensity shedding.

community Just Under 5 months on Fin and Min chewable

49 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using a chewable containing Finasteride, Minoxidil, and vitamins for nearly 5 months, noticing new baby hairs and increased dandruff. The chewables are from a company called Hims, and another user suggested a small hair transplant for better results.

community Creatine, my hair loss, and my DHT levels. An anecdote with lab values.

165 upvotes 1 year ago

Increased hair loss after starting a 10g daily creatine regimen, possibly linked to elevated DHT levels despite dutasteride use. Stopping creatine reduced shedding, but the exact cause is uncertain, with discussions on exercise and lifestyle impacts.

community Potassium and oral min need each other??

5 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil may require potassium for effectiveness, and diuretics taken for water retention might affect this process. The user plans to start taking potassium to address potential issues with minoxidil's effectiveness.

community Can we trust indian medication?

8 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the trustworthiness of Indian medications for hair loss, with some users mentioning they have purchased Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 from India. Concerns include dosage and ingredient variations, but no harmful effects are noted.

community Does vitamin D deficiency actually cause hair loss? Has anyone actually grew back hair after fixing vitamin d levels?

in Chat 65 upvotes 1 year ago

Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to hair loss, but it is not the sole cause, and supplementation may not always resolve the issue. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are recommended for hair regrowth, with vitamin D and other supplements providing additional support.

community Can anyone recommend a good hair vitamin for men. Just looking for something to add on my daily vitamin intake.

in Product 3 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about recommending hair vitamins for men. One user suggests that hair vitamins are mostly a waste of money.

community Is too much Zinc actually bad?

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 2 years ago

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 Can low level of vitamins cause hair loss?

21 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about whether low vitamin levels can cause hair loss. The consensus is that the user's vitamin levels are normal and unlikely to affect hair loss or the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil treatments.