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GlossaryNutritional Status

condition of health influenced by nutrient intake and utilization

Nutritional status refers to the condition of an individual's health as influenced by the intake and utilization of nutrients. It encompasses various factors such as diet quality, nutrient absorption, and metabolic processes, and is often assessed through indicators like body weight, blood tests, and dietary surveys. Proper nutritional status is crucial for overall health, including the maintenance of healthy hair and prevention of conditions like alopecia.

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community In God We Trust, Topical Fin/Min with existing ADHD issues

in Chat 19 upvotes 4 weeks ago

A 27-year-old male with ADHD is experiencing hair thinning and is starting a treatment with topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil (5%). He is addressing high prolactin levels and low vitamin D, while managing side effects from ADHD medication.

community Ronaldo and his Brothers Hairline (10 years difference)

in Chat 498 upvotes 5 months ago

Ronaldo's hairline remains sharp, while his brother's is receding. Opinions vary on whether Ronaldo uses treatments like finasteride or has had hair transplants, with some attributing his hairline to genetics and others to possible medical interventions.

community Bryan (the guy who reversed aging) shares treatment that reversed his hair loss

in Treatment 1079 upvotes 1 month ago

A person improved hair loss from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2 using a topical formula with minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin, plus oral minoxidil and red light therapy. There is skepticism about the treatment's effectiveness and concerns about misleading comparison photos.

community A lot of hair falling out like this, what does it mean? Diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheic dermatitis), 28 y/o male

in Research/Science 35 upvotes 2 years ago

A 28 year old male experiencing diffuse thinning, chronic dandruff and scalp crust (seborrheic dermatitis), with replies discussing the use of topical fin for hormone imbalances and Nizoral for seb derm.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community How much does diet affect hair loss?

in Chat 45 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.

community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

in Treatment 6 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

community Still not sure why men think diet has nothing to do with hair loss when scientific is quite the opposite [Link]

25 upvotes 6 years ago

Diet can influence hair health, but male pattern baldness (MPB) is primarily genetic. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

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 7 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 Not everyone should immediately go on Fin if they are starting to bald

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 21 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation suggests that people should consult a dermatologist to understand their type of hair loss before starting treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, especially if they have autoimmune issues or low DHT. Some participants believe in starting treatment like finasteride immediately if hair loss is due to DHT, while others recommend ruling out other causes and considering minoxidil first, especially for younger individuals.

community 35% regrowth brothers and sisters! More effective than Minox and Fin?

in Treatment 107 upvotes 6 years ago

A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

community Anyone else feel like a victim of medical misinformation towards finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 65 upvotes 4 months ago

Users discuss their experiences with finasteride, expressing regret over delayed use due to misinformation and sharing mixed outcomes, including side effects and benefits. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

community Is this true? Is long term taking fin harmful to the liver?

in Chat 127 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).

community can someone please tell me its going to get better? im bawling my eyes out

in Female 67 upvotes 2 years ago

A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hair loss, which has worsened despite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hair loss is due to androgenic alopecia.

community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.

in Treatment 4 years ago

A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.

community Tried to get a finasteride prescription but doc says I'm too young and warned me of sides. I'm 22. Says I should only use minox.

in Finasteride 22 upvotes 4 years ago

A 22-year-old was advised by their doctor to use 5% minoxidil for hair loss instead of finasteride due to age and potential side effects. Other users suggested either persisting with the doctor or finding a new one, sharing mixed experiences with finasteride.

community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2

in Research/Science 479 upvotes 4 months ago

Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community We don’t actually know what’s going on.

in Treatment 212 upvotes 7 months ago

Hair loss treatments vary greatly in effectiveness and timelines, with no guaranteed results. Common treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

community In my opinion baldness is more prevalent now and it's being ignored..

in Chat 236 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the prevalence of baldness among young men and the potential factors contributing to it. Specific treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride.

community Still shedding like this everyday 9 months straight on fin and min. Should I switch to dut?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 54 upvotes 2 years ago

A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemary oil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.

community Please listen. If you want to save your hair.

in Progress Pictures 126 upvotes 2 years ago

User discusses two medications for stopping hair loss: Fin (finasteride) and Dut (dutasteride). Mixed experiences and side effects are shared, with some users seeing positive results.

community Reminder : Biotin is useless (expect if you are really deficient, and you're not)

in Chat 102 upvotes 2 years ago

Biotin supplements are not effective for hair loss unless you are actually deficient, which is rare. Some users report improved hair quality with biotin, but there's no evidence supporting its use for hair loss in healthy individuals.

community My Testosterone results before and after Finasteride

in Update 146 upvotes 3 years ago

Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.

community Balding, short, small penis. What is the point of living…

in Treatment 405 upvotes 3 years ago

A 24 year old male struggling with the physical and mental effects of balding, being short, and having a micropenis. Suggested treatments include taking medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, lifting weights, and trying not to compare himself to others.

community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?

in Research/Science 131 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.

community Connection between finasteride and nafld?

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 4 months ago

Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.

community Here are the results from my journey! I used saw palmetto tablets instead of Finasteride(I was afraid of using it), 5% Minoxidil spray and Derma Pen once a week 1.5mm.

in Progress Pictures 306 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their positive hair regrowth experience using saw palmetto tablets, 5% minoxidil spray, and a Derma Pen. The conversation debates the effectiveness of saw palmetto versus finasteride, with some advocating for natural treatments and others emphasizing the proven results of finasteride and minoxidil, often in combination with microneedling.

community Six months of only Dermarolling

in Progress Pictures 157 upvotes 1 year ago

User tried dermarolling for hair loss and shared progress pictures. Some suggest adding finasteride and minoxidil, while others debate effectiveness and frequency of dermarolling.

community Does losing your hair make you hit the gym ?

in Satire 1 year ago

How some people start going to the gym when they begin to lose their hair, as well as discussing various treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil and Dermarolling) for hair loss.

community Scientific Review: Saw Palmetto is not effective for treating hair loss and does not inhibit DHT to the extend that most people think. Anti-Hair loss claims are invalid.

in Research/Science 35 upvotes 2 years ago

Saw Palmetto is not effective for hair loss treatment and is not a recommended alternative to finasteride due to its inability to significantly inhibit DHT.