Search

for
Search:

GlossaryDietary Changes

intentional alteration of eating habits to improve health

Dietary changes, also known as diet modification or nutritional changes, refer to the intentional alteration of one's eating habits to improve health, manage medical conditions, or achieve specific wellness goals. These changes can include adjusting the types and quantities of food consumed, incorporating or eliminating certain nutrients, and modifying meal timing and frequency. For example, someone might increase their intake of fruits and vegetables to boost nutrient intake or reduce sugar and fat consumption to manage weight and blood sugar levels.

Related Terms

Sort by

Community Join

30 / 1000+ results

community I have successfully stopped my hormone-induced hair loss ( caused by PCOS,) for 2 years now but I can't seem to be able to regrow the lost hair. Has anyone tried Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)?

in Female 7 upvotes 3 years ago

GentleIris stopped hormone-induced hair loss with diet changes but couldn't regrow lost hair. A reply suggested microneedling instead of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP) for hair regrowth.

community A rant about hair loss misinformation on social media

in Chat 43 upvotes 10 months ago

Social media spreads misinformation about hair loss, often promoting unproven treatments like diet changes. Effective treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are overlooked.

community Started my treatment 2 months ago, wanted to share some progress pictures and regime. What do you guys think?

in Progress Pictures 44 upvotes 1 year ago

PreparationAbject378 has been following a comprehensive regime of medications and lifestyle changes for the past two months to help with hair loss, including Dut, Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Keto shampoo, Derma pen, a running routine, diet modifications and supplements.

community Age 21 to 25, N3 to N2 in 4 years

in Progress Pictures 4 months ago

A user shared their hair regrowth journey from age 21 to 25 using finasteride and a carnivore diet. Other users debated the effectiveness of diet changes versus genetic factors in hair loss.

community Losing grond with fin/min. Should I keep going?

in Satire 372 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically trying Minoxidil and finasteride combined with other methods such as microneedling and diet changes. Suggestions for coping strategies have also been offered.

community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

in Transgender 6 upvotes 7 months ago

The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.

community Don't discount diet for the sake of scalp health. Meds had no effect for 2+ years. 3.5 months since new diet / Shampoo routine.

in Progress Pictures 300 upvotes 4 months ago

Diet and specific shampoo improved scalp health and hair regrowth for someone with seborrheic dermatitis, while medications like Minoxidil and finasteride had no effect. A low-sugar, keto diet was key to their success.

community I regrew my hairline in 2 years. Never give up hope. No transplant involved either.

in Progress Pictures 1079 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their 2-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and a diet change, without a hair transplant. Despite skepticism from others, the user insists the results are natural and encourages consistency and dietary adjustments.

community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

in Chat 47 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

community I’m on a crazy hairloss stack and I’m still losing hair and not experiencing any regrowth. What is going on?

in Treatment 31 upvotes 6 months ago

The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.

community I’ve been on dutesteride and oral minoxidil for two years now and I’ve only lost ground… 25m What should I do?

in Treatment 33 upvotes 7 months ago

A user on dutasteride and oral minoxidil for two years has experienced worsening hair loss and an itchy scalp. Suggestions include increasing medication doses, trying other treatments like RU58841, getting a scalp biopsy, and addressing potential inflammation through diet and topical treatments.

community High testosterone and diffuse hairloss

in Treatment 7 upvotes 3 years ago

The user is experiencing diffuse hair loss due to high testosterone levels and has tried various treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, nanoxidil, keto/caffeine shampoo, dermarolling, and RU-58841 with limited success. They are seeking advice on safely lowering testosterone levels to manage hair loss.

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 What an amazing time to be alive

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 182 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically topical finasteride, minoxidil, and micro-needling, and their plan to switch to oral versions and add Dutasteride. The conversation includes various responses, with some users sharing their own experiences and side effects, and others expressing desire for a more permanent hair loss solution.

community I have been gaining weight easily since taking Dutasteride.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's experience of gaining weight while taking Dutasteride, and suggestions on how to continue using it without the negative side effects, such as exercising and tracking calories or switching to Finasteride.

community 3 Months Later…. after adding Dutasteride, Ru55841, Stemoxydine, Tretinoin 0.05%

in Progress Pictures 41 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's progress with treating their hair loss, which consists of using Dutasteride, RU58841, Stemoxydine and Tretinoin 0.05% over the past three months.

community Foods with sufficient procyanidin b2?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Conversation focuses on foods with sufficient procyanidin b2, such as dark chocolate and apples, and the required dosage.

community The link between hair loss and gut health

in Research/Science 59 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential link between gut health and hair loss, with personal experiences of hair thinning and stomach issues shared. Some individuals found no success with common hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride and are exploring the impact of gut health on hair growth.

community PSA: Get your Vitamin D levels checked!

in Treatment 113 upvotes 1 year ago

A user improved their hair health by taking 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 weekly due to a deficiency. Others discussed the potential link between vitamin D and hair growth, with some sharing similar experiences and emphasizing the importance of monitoring vitamin D levels and consulting with doctors.

community I tried salt water to stop the DHT itch

in Treatment 60 upvotes 1 year ago

Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.

community Why is it so hard to select one

in Satire 633 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential side effects.

community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

in Update 10 upvotes 5 months ago

A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

community After 11 Years On Finasteride, Unfortunately, Hair Is Starting To Thin Again. Does Hair Simply Get More Sensitive To DHT As You Age?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 95 upvotes 6 months ago

After 11 years on Finasteride, a user's hair is thinning again, suggesting hair may become more sensitive to DHT with age. They plan to introduce Dutasteride once a week, as they cannot tolerate Minoxidil.

community [SAD UPDATE] 11 Months Topical Finasteride on TrichoSol - Hair got worse - Need Opinions

in Progress Pictures 9 upvotes 8 months ago

A user expressed disappointment that their hair loss worsened after 11 months using topical finasteride with TrichoSol, despite no side effects and initial signs of improvement. They asked for advice and opinions on their treatment and alternatives, with suggestions including switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride, starting minoxidil, and addressing their seborrheic dermatitis with different shampoos or medical advice.

community My 10 years hairloss prevention/reversal journey. FIN, DUT, MIN, Microneedling, Keto Shampoo (19-29yo)

in Progress Pictures 136 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, BreadButterCoffee, did not have success with dutasteride for hair loss and found better results with a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. They recommend trying microneedling for those who have been on medication for years with minimal improvement.

community 3 month progress; 1mg Oral Fin, 2.5mg Oral Min, nizoral ×3 week, 1.5mm derma 1x week. Same hair length... hoping it can recover some more.

in Progress Pictures 332 upvotes 1 year ago

User shares 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 1mg oral Fin, 2.5mg oral Min, Nizoral 3x week, and 1.5mm derma 1x week. Others comment on improvements and ask about oral Min source.

community 23 years on Fin/Dut… my story so far…

in Treatment 19 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's 23 year experience with Finasteride/Dutasteride and their current consideration of adding Minoxidil to their treatments for hair loss.

community I’ve been using min and nizoral for 7 years, losing a lot of hair in the meantime. Here’s what happened when I added 1mg fin daily and 1.5mm micro needling weekly.

in Progress Pictures 211 upvotes 2 years ago

The positive effects of Finasteride, a hair loss treatment; and various other treatments such as Minoxidil and Nizoral that can be used to treat hair loss. Additionally, other methods are discussed, such as micro needling and taking spearmint supplements, which have been seen to help in some cases.

community Testimony after almot 4 years of fight (and many tests)

in Treatment 36 upvotes 2 years ago

User tried various hair loss treatments with limited success. RU58841 was effective but caused side effects, now trying Eucapil and continuing Finasteride.

community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA

in Treatment 447 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.