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    GlossaryIron Deficiency

    condition where the body lacks enough iron for hemoglobin production

    Iron deficiency, often referred to as iron deficiency anemia, is a condition where the body lacks sufficient iron to produce adequate levels of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. This can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath. It is commonly caused by inadequate dietary intake, blood loss, or an inability to absorb iron properly.

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      community Anemia Hairloss

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to undiagnosed anemia and has been taking iron and vitamin D3 supplements, which improved their energy levels but not hair regrowth. They are seeking advice on additional treatments or steps to restore hair after iron deficiency anemia.

      community Low iron and hair loss connection

      in Female  16 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 39-year-old woman noticed hair thinning and found she has an iron deficiency, which may be linked to hair loss. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil.

      community 26F Thinner hair due to vitamin deficiencies?

      in Female  12 upvotes 11 months ago
      A female user with chronic anemia and vitamin deficiencies is experiencing finer, straighter hair and seeks recommendations for scalp products to improve circulation and prevent potential hair thinning. She is considering growth oils but is unsure of their effectiveness.

      community 8-9 Month Update. 24M Korean Diffuse Thinner

      in Progress Pictures  311 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses a 24-year-old Korean man's progress with hair loss treatments over 8-9 months, with specific treatments not mentioned due to redacted information. Users are commenting on the effectiveness and inquiring if Asians have better results with hair loss treatments.

      community ZINC Causing excessive hair shedding!

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      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 Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

      community do any supplements actually work?

      in Female  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.

      community I’ve read multiple times that Fin increases hair quality… NOT for me!

      in Treatment  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.

      community Which vitamin deficiencies can lead to hair loss?

      in Chat  69 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.

      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

      in Female  56 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

      community Hair much worse after 6 months?

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.

      community Finasteride 0.25mg 2 Month Progress 20y Male

      in Progress Pictures  305 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male's significant hair growth after two months of using 0.25mg Finasteride. The discussion includes varying opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of the treatment, with some users planning to try or adjust their Finasteride dosage.

      community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

      in Scalp Massage  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community Vitamin Deficiency: “Severely” Low on Vitamin D

      in Update  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing significant hair loss found they had a severe vitamin D deficiency and was prescribed 50,000IU vitamin D pills, likely to be taken weekly. They are questioning if the deficiency could be the cause of their hair loss and if correcting it could stop the shedding and improve hair recovery.

      community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.

      community Can vitamin b7 deficiency cause receded temples?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user was frustrated with delays in getting finasteride for hair loss, was prescribed minoxidil, and found a vitamin B7 deficiency. They are questioning if the deficiency could cause receded temples and considering finding a new dermatologist.

      community Severe Vitamin D deficiency?

      in Chat  15 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about severe Vitamin D deficiency and its potential link to hair loss. The user is already using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil for aggressive hair loss.

      community mbp alopecia areata or vitamin deficiency

      in Chat 4 months ago
      A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.