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    Glossary Nutritional Factors

    deficiency in essential nutrients can lead to hair loss

    Nutritional factors refer to the various nutrients and dietary components that influence overall health, including hair growth and maintenance. These factors include vitamins, minerals, proteins, and other essential nutrients that the body needs to function properly. For instance, deficiencies in vitamins like biotin, vitamin D, and iron can lead to hair loss or alopecia, highlighting the importance of a balanced diet for maintaining healthy hair.

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      community Hair loss - The Root of the Problem

       2 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by nutritional deficiencies, particularly low Vitamin D and fatty liver, and improving nutrition and lifestyle can strengthen hair. Treatments suggested include regular exercise, a balanced diet, vitamin supplements, and coconut oil massages, while acknowledging that hereditary factors may also play a role.

      community Intense hairfall, please help

       2 upvotes 12 years ago
      A 22-year-old experiencing intense hair loss across the scalp seeks advice, considering factors like nutrition and genetics. Suggestions include checking vitamin, mineral, and thyroid levels.

      community Scalp Microneedling with Growth Factors - Take 1

       4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling with growth factor serum, PRF injections, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical exosomes to treat hair loss, particularly on the crown. OP plans to microneedle twice a month and seeks feedback on Korean growth factor serums.

      community Creatine and Hair Loss: Are the studies misleading?

       74 upvotes 1 month ago
      Some users believe creatine may cause hair loss, citing anecdotal evidence and criticizing study flaws. Others argue there's no proven link between creatine and hair loss, suggesting any shedding might be due to other factors or genetic predisposition.

      community Prolonged shedding over last 15 months

       2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and topical Finasteride, with blood tests showing high free testosterone and low SHBG. Suggestions include adjusting Minoxidil dosage, considering topical anti-androgens like RU58841, and addressing metabolic factors to increase SHBG.

      community The homeless crackhead protocol

       4487 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation humorously suggests that drug use might be more effective for hair retention than traditional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride. It attributes full heads of hair in homeless individuals to lifestyle factors like reduced stress or hormonal changes.

      community Take the meds, but know that LIFESTYLE MATTERS

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 5 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride aid hair regrowth, but a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight, enhances their effectiveness. Being underweight can impede hair regrowth, while a balanced diet and addressing deficiencies can improve outcomes.

      community I waited long enough. Shedding since September. Starting RU58841

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride and is now considering trying RU58841 as a last resort. They have checked health factors and suspect stress and poor sleep may contribute to the shedding, but they are determined to try RU58841 to see if it helps with androgenetic alopecia.

      community Fin/dut ONLY users, this has been my experience so far

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss since January 2023, initially seeing improvement but now experiencing increased thinning. They are considering other factors like thyroid and insulin resistance and are seeking advice from long-term finasteride users, while some suggest trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

       8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community Some among us are the chosen ones

      in Chat  122 upvotes 1 year ago
      Some individuals experience hair loss despite using treatments like 2.5 mg dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, suggesting sensitivity to DHT or other factors. Various treatments and lifestyle changes are discussed, but results vary, and some consider hair transplants or other solutions.

      community Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine

       137 upvotes 10 months ago
      Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.

      community Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review)

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.

      community Modifiability of the aging process

       17 upvotes 3 months ago
      Hair loss is largely influenced by genetics, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 being used to manage it. Despite healthy lifestyles, hair loss can still occur, highlighting the complex relationship between genetics, health, and aging.

      community Dutasteride Users, do you Still Take Creatine?

       10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential impact of creatine on hair loss, with some users sharing personal experiences of increased shedding while others argue there's no scientific evidence linking creatine to hair loss. The original poster switched from finasteride to dutasteride and is considering resuming creatine after monitoring its effects on hair loss.

      community Early Signs - Notes for diffuse thinners

       11 upvotes 7 months ago
      Diffuse thinning is often due to androgenetic alopecia, and DHT blockers like finasteride are recommended. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with emphasis on starting early and using a holistic approach.