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      community Testosterone, gray hair, low vitamin D, and switching to oral Minoxidil

       5 upvotes 5 years ago
      A woman experiencing hair loss due to high testosterone and low vitamin D is using treatments like Dutasteride, Rogaine, zinc, ketoconazole shampoo, dermastamp, iRestore, multivitamins, scalp massager, and vitamin D. She plans to switch to oral Minoxidil under medical supervision.

      community Are the Saw Palmetto capsules from Alfa Vitamins functional?

      3 years ago
      A 19-year-old experiencing male pattern hair loss plans to use saw palmetto capsules from Alfa Vitamins as a temporary DHT blocker until they can access finasteride. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the saw palmetto capsules due to the unspecified percentage of fatty acids.

      community Dermatologist keeps stressing on diet and vitamins - are they that crucial?

       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing increased hair loss after altering their treatment routine of oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil. The dermatologist emphasized the importance of diet and vitamins, but the user is skeptical given their healthy lifestyle.

      community Just over 2 months on min/fin/derma/niz + vitamins

       450 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's experience with hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, derma roller, nizoral shampoo and various vitamins; the user reported great progress over two months.

      community Vitamin D, Zinc, Magnesium supps with Fin?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Taking vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium with finasteride may not counteract side effects like gynecomastia or depression, but they might help if there's a deficiency. Zinc and magnesium could support testosterone levels, and tadalafil is suggested for erectile dysfunction.

      community At-home Testing Kit for Vitamin D deficiency?

       1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 30-year-old man from Canada is experiencing hair thinning, particularly in the crown area, and is considering finasteride but is concerned about side effects. He is also exploring vitamin D deficiency as a potential factor and is considering using an at-home testing kit to check his vitamin D levels.

      community Insane hair regrowth 5 weeks on zinc, Vitamin D, Biotin (PLEASE READ CAPTIONS AND POST) - My zinc deficiency caused a receding hairline as well as diffuse miniaturization similar to DUPA

       49 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks by taking zinc, vitamin D, and biotin supplements, correcting deficiencies that were contributing to hair loss and thinning. They report a decrease in hair shedding, faster hair growth, and a thickening of their hairline without using common hair loss medications like Minoxidil or Finasteride.

      community Vitamin D and Thinning

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair thinning and potential treatments, focusing on vitamin D supplements and their effects. Other suggestions include zinc, a high-protein diet, and coconut oil for hair health.

      community Vitamin D supplementation causing hair shedding?

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair shedding potentially linked to vitamin D supplementation after Accutane use, with the user suspecting telogen effluvium. Others suggest the hair loss might not be related to vitamin D, considering it a coincidence.

      community 21m experiencing aggressive hair shedding - Ah!

       4 upvotes 12 years ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing aggressive hair shedding is considering treatments like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) to slow or stop hair loss. Recommendations include using these treatments along with Nizoral Shampoo, hair vitamins, and a derma roller to maintain and potentially regrow hair.

      community Read before embarking on your hair recovery journey

      in Treatment  207 upvotes 1 year ago
      Consult a doctor before starting treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, as underlying issues like vitamin D deficiency can affect hair loss. While some believe androgenic alopecia is the most common cause, addressing all potential causes can lead to better results.

      community My estrogen levels are obscene

       6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old male using finasteride for hair loss has high testosterone and estrogen levels but no side effects. He is advised to monitor hormone levels, consider dietary changes, and use additional treatments like vitamin D3, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair growth.

      community 26F Thinner hair due to vitamin deficiencies?

       13 upvotes 2 years 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 Doing everything still losing hair

       19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg minoxidil, a multivitamin, and a topical finasteride-minoxidil solution. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil dosage, addressing vitamin deficiencies, especially Vitamin D, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.

      community What else can make hair more sensitive to DHT?

       17 upvotes 1 month ago
      Genetics, inflammation, poor scalp circulation, stress, thyroid issues, low iron, vitamin D deficiency, steroids, age, fungal infections, stress, and creatine can increase hair sensitivity to DHT. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, and Kre Alkalyn Monohydrate.

      community Rare case: AGA recovery with vitamin D alone (case study)

       51 upvotes 5 months ago
      Vitamin D deficiency can hinder hair recovery, and addressing it may help with hair loss. Hair loss may result from various issues like excess DHT, vitamin deficiency, or scalp inflammation.

      community Vitamins Deficiency and blood works result

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user planning to start minoxidil treatment and considering increasing zinc intake to improve testosterone and libido. They are concerned about potential hair loss due to increased testosterone and are advised to consider magnesium supplementation and the effects of DHT if not on finasteride or dutasteride.