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GlossaryCopper Metabolism

processes body's handling of essential trace mineral copper

Copper metabolism refers to the processes by which the body absorbs, distributes, utilizes, and excretes copper, an essential trace mineral. Copper is vital for various bodily functions, including the formation of red blood cells, the maintenance of nerve cells, and the immune system. Disruptions in copper metabolism can lead to disorders such as Wilson's disease, where copper accumulates in tissues, or Menkes disease, where copper deficiency occurs.

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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

in Chat 13 upvotes 3 years ago

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 Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

in Progress Pictures 224 upvotes 7 months ago

A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

community 1st time microneedling, Dr. Pen, 16 pins, 0.8 mm. Did I went too hard or is it OK?

in Microneedling 51 upvotes 6 months ago

A user tried microneedling for hair loss with a Dr. Pen at 0.8 mm and experienced bleeding, questioning if the intensity was too much. Others suggested a less aggressive approach, and one mentioned finasteride as a helpful treatment without side effects.

community Any New Findings or Interesting Research?

in Research/Science 24 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation is about seeking new research on hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known ones like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Additions to the list of treatments include topical caffeine, alfatradiol, fluridil, stemoxydine, and upcoming treatments like TDM-105795 and verteporfin.

community We Need A Solution For The Inflammatory Response related To AGA

in Research/Science 16 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation is about finding a solution for scalp inflammation related to AGA, with the user expressing frustration that Minoxidil and Finasteride do not address inflammation. The user has researched glucocorticoids and topical NSAIDs for reducing inflammation and seeks advice from specialists.

community Anyone have experience with natural DHT blockers?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.

community Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 25 upvotes 2 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 The theory that explains everything - First Evidence of Hair regrow attributed to upregulating 3aHSD

in Treatment 175 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair regrowth treatment involving 3aHSD enzyme shows 6% improvement in 18 weeks. Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol are potential ingredients for new hair loss solution.

community This community was super helpful to me a while ago, but it feels so good to be off finasteride

in Shaved/buzzed 766 upvotes 1 year ago

The post is about a user who stopped using finasteride for hair loss and shaved his head, receiving positive feedback. The conversation includes discussions on side effects of finasteride, including potential fertility issues, and alternatives like minoxidil, dermarolling, and hair systems.

community Ordered copper peptides - how to apply?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 3 months ago

Gizzela is unsure about the dosage and frequency of copper peptides and asks if they can be used with Stemoxydine. They seek advice on applying these treatments together.

community Does anyone put face copper peptides on their scalp?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 1 month ago

OP asks if face copper peptides from Sephora can be used on the scalp for hair benefits. User233 suggests AHK-CU is mainly for hair, but GHK-CU can also be used.

community Starting MV Supplements topical RU+Min with Copper Peptides added.

in Product 5 upvotes 5 days ago

The conversation is about starting a hair loss treatment using a topical solution containing RU58841, Minoxidil, and Copper Peptides. The user plans to test the product and share updates on its effectiveness.

community NW5 - 3 Month Results on Dermaroller + Minoxidil + Amplexe (COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1 Shampoo)

in Treatment 13 upvotes 4 years ago

A user shared their positive 3-month results using a treatment for hair loss that includes Dermaroller, Minoxidil, and Amplexe Shampoo. They avoided using finasteride due to its risks.

community Has anyone tried microneedling with topical melatonin, copper peptides, reservatrol+fisetin, or stemoxydine?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 3 months ago

The user is seeking alternatives to Minoxidil due to heart issues and is considering microneedling with topical melatonin, copper peptides, resveratrol+fisetin, or stemoxydine, which reportedly have minimal side effects. They are asking for information on the effectiveness of these treatments.

community 5 months of 1mg Fin, weekly 1.5mm microneedling and daily 2mg copper peptide injections

in Progress Pictures 77 upvotes 5 months ago

The user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using 1mg finasteride, weekly 1.5mm microneedling, and daily 2mg copper peptide injections. They discussed their hair loss treatment and results.

community 200mcg Selenium stopped my hairloss

in Is this regrowth? 8 upvotes 8 months ago

A user reported that taking 20mg copper and 200mcg selenium completely stopped their hair loss. The conversation is about hair loss treatments.

community My experience with Fleava, minoxidil and micro needling

in Chat 17 upvotes 2 months ago

A user shared their positive experience using Fleava (copper peptides), minoxidil, and micro needling for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement in their hairline. Other users believe the success is primarily due to micro needling and minoxidil.

community For hair loss - zinc is your friend

in Chat 43 upvotes 2 years ago

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 Does anyone else have experience with Patented Growth Factors (PGF) Treatments / experiences with depression on Fin/Min/Dut?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is exploring hair loss treatments, including Patented Growth Factors (PGF) and a serum with Copper Peptide, Ceramides, Amino Acids, and Caffeine, while expressing concerns about the cost and effectiveness of PGF. They are also considering starting finasteride due to doubts about PGF's long-term viability and are seeking experiences from others who have used these treatments alongside antidepressants.

community Lion Mane Part 2: Microneedling with Topicals, beneficial compounds, maybe?

in Microneedling 1 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses microneedling techniques and the use of Minoxidil, copper peptides, EGF, FGF, ceramides, and hydration serums to enhance hair growth. It explores optimizing scalp conditions and the potential benefits of various compounds in conjunction with microneedling.

community Anyone have peptide usage experience and/or success? I’ve been doing some research on a few and I’m just curious. I’m a female with some alopecia.

in Female 3 upvotes 2 months ago

A female user with alopecia is researching peptide usage, specifically ghk-cu, for hair loss. Other users shared mixed experiences with copper treatments, noting some success with topical application.

community GHK-cu/Ahk-cu mix with minoxidil

in Treatment 2 upvotes 2 months ago

A user is seeking advice on mixing GHK-cu/AHK-cu with minoxidil for hair loss treatment. They are asking for recommendations on the correct mixing ratios and any experiences with copper peptides.

community Regrowth on 6 months Dutasteride + Update

in Is this regrowth? 2 upvotes 2 months ago

User reports regrowth at temples and improved hairline density after 6 months of using 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, and vitamins. Considering adding copper peptide but concerned about overdoing it; experiencing increased shedding on the crown.

community Thoughts on this 2-deoxy-D-ribose Topical?

in Treatment 25 upvotes 3 months ago

The post and conversation are about skepticism towards a new hair loss treatment containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose, copper peptides, and exosomes, with concerns about the legitimacy of the product and its website. The treatment's effectiveness and authenticity are questioned due to lack of testing and transparency.

community Which is better for someone balding for decades? Dutasteride or Finasteride?

in Is this regrowth? 23 upvotes 4 months ago

Dutasteride is recommended over finasteride for severe hair loss, despite potential side effects. The original poster has been using various treatments for four months and is considering adding copper tripeptide-1.

community NootBro Recommendations… How Do We Feel

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically a stack including topical Ashwagandha, Copper Peptide, Gotu Kola, Ketoconazole, and PDA. One user found Topical and Sub-Q GHK-CU effective.

community ASCEplus HRLV Exosomes with microneedling

in Product 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The discussion is about using ASCEplus HRLB exosomes for hair loss treatment, which combines 10 billion exosomes with growth factors, nutrients, biotin, and copper tripeptide. The treatment is expensive and typically administered via scalp injections, but in Europe, it's done with microneedling.

community Reflex Hyperandrogenicty: How I recovered from it

in Treatment 1 year ago

The user experienced severe hair shedding from RU58841 and recovered by stopping its use and starting treatments including Minoxidil, Rosemary Verbenone, Stemoxydine, Aminexil, copper peptide serum, and specific shampoos. They also consistently used oral Finasteride and plan to try Minoxidil 10%.

community Let's discuss experimental - RU58841, Dutasteride, and Others

8 upvotes 9 years ago

Discussing and researching different treatments for hair loss, including RU58841, Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Retin-A, Stemoxydine (Neogenic), Copper peptides, Superoxide Dismutase, NANO, and Eucapil.

community I fixed my hair shedding without Fin, Dut, RU, Pyri and Microneedling

in Treatment 13 upvotes 8 months ago

A user reports significantly reduced hair shedding by using a topical mixture containing 10% Minoxidil, 0.1% Melatonin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 5% Rosemary Oil, and 5% Peppermint Oil, and attributes the success mainly to Melatonin. They also use a copper peptide serum (AHK-Cu) for hair growth and Ketoconazole shampoo for scalp cleaning, but have stopped using other treatments like Finasteride and RU58841.