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      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 11 month progress on a cocktail regiment

      in Progress Pictures  435 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "Dismal_Library_2264" shared their 11-month progress on a hair loss treatment regimen. They used dutasteride, topical minoxidil, dermarolling, a hair serum, and specific shampoos. They experienced some side effects but were overall satisfied with the results.

      community Anger and frustration as I finally learn my diagnosis.

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.

      community How is it that golden era bodybuilders kept their hair while blasting gear while in the modern era most are bald? I’m convinced there’s something in our food and water causing MPB to speed up

      in Satire  726 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the difference in hair loss between bodybuilders in the "Golden Era" and modern bodybuilders. Some users speculate that factors such as the types and doses of steroids used, genetics, diet, microplastics, and overall health may contribute to hair loss. Hair loss prevention medication and transplants are mentioned as potential treatments.

      community 26 months of finasteride—> below baseline

      in Update  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, General-Switch-5722, has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over 2 years but is still experiencing hair loss. They are considering adding a low dose of RU58841 or topical dutasteride as potential treatments. Other users in the conversation have suggested switching to dutasteride or using oral minoxidil.

      community Oral Minoxidil and Grapefruit Juice

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the potential dangers of taking oral minoxidil and grapefruit juice together. Some users express concern about dangerous drug interactions, while others argue that grapefruit juice may inhibit the metabolism of finasteride. The conclusion is that grapefruit juice may make finasteride less effective, but it won't affect minoxidil.

      community 1 year later, min 2ml daily, fin 1mg to 0.5 daily + microneedling

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  147 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user, Salt_Ad6339, shares their positive experience with hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year, along with microneedling. However, they also mention experiencing chest/nipple pain and suspect it may be a side effect of finasteride. They decide to stop using it for now and see if minoxidil alone can maintain their hair. Other users in the conversation discuss the potential side effects of finasteride and suggest using an aromatase inhibitor to counteract them.