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      community My bloodwork results from dermatologist

       2 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and bloodwork results, focusing on zinc, vitamin D, and ferritin levels. The user is experiencing telogen effluvium after surgery and seeks advice on supplementation.

      community Ketoconazole vs Ciclopirox which one was better for you ?

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from ketoconazole to a ciclopirox and zinc pyrithione shampoo significantly reduced hair fall. The user is considering whether to continue using ketoconazole occasionally or combine both shampoos weekly.

      community Just took my first dose

       12 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user started finasteride and zinc for hair loss, planning to add ketoconazole. They hope this combination will be effective.

      community Is it bad to counter fin side effects with supplements?

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses using supplements like zinc, L-Arginine, and ginseng to counteract finasteride side effects like lower libido and lack of morning erections. Users share their experiences with finasteride, noting varied side effects and the use of additional supplements like ginkgo and fish oil.

      community only microneedling and supplements

      in Progress Pictures  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user used microneedling, zinc, vitamin D3, biotin, magnesium, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a DHT-blocker shampoo with biotin for hair loss. They are considering adding minoxidil due to stagnation in progress.

      community How much caffeine to add to home solution

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is creating a home topical solution for hair loss using zinc, essential oils, and caffeine, aiming for a 0.001% caffeine concentration. They also use topical finasteride and are considering other treatments like low-level laser therapy, while discussing the effectiveness of various hair loss treatments with others.

      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.

      community Clinical efficacy of popular oral supplements for AA

       1 upvotes 5 years ago
      Vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, zinc, and iron may aid hair growth, especially in cases of deficiency. Pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, horsetail, and AminoMar show some promise for improving hair health and count.

      community Finasteride 1 Month Update

       16 upvotes 5 years ago
      User reports using 0.5mg finasteride, 12.5mg zinc daily, and keto shampoo weekly for hair loss. After one month, there's a slight reduction in hair shedding and no side effects.

      community Finasteride: Week 1 Update

       9 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user started taking finasteride alongside minoxidil, zinc, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to combat hair loss, reporting minor side effects and decreased shedding after one week. They plan to increase the finasteride dosage if side effects remain minimal.

      community How I'm treating fin related gynecomastia

       9 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user experiencing gynecomastia after taking finasteride and using zinc supplements to alleviate symptoms. Other users suggest stopping finasteride and consider alternatives like oral minoxidil.

      community 5.5 months using finasteride and 3.5 post ht. Any difference?

       5 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride, vitamin D3, and zinc for 5.5 months and had a hair transplant 3.5 months ago, focusing on the hairline and crown. Some users see subtle improvements in hair density, suggesting adding minoxidil for better results.

      community 5 months since I became obsessed with my hair

      10 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth and increased hair thickness after using supplements like biotin, zinc, selenium, and a complex with various natural ingredients, along with topical caffeine. They are considering using topical minoxidil and mesotherapy in the future.

      community Has anyone tried these? What was your experience?

      1 year ago
      A user is experiencing hair loss and is trying New Nordic Hair Volume gummies, which contain zinc, biotin, horsetail, and apple extract. Other users suggest that only minoxidil and finasteride/dutasteride are effective, and recommend testing for deficiencies before using supplements.

      community Electrical devices like violet ray for hair regrowth

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using a violet ray device for hair regrowth, citing a case where zinc ion treatments showed promising results. It also mentions similar devices like the Growcombr and niostem helmet.

      community Finasteride Watery Semen

       3 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user noticed watery semen and decreased volume after a week of using finasteride and asked if taking Zinc, pygeum, and lecithin supplements would affect finasteride's effectiveness. The conversation is about the side effects of finasteride and potential supplements to counteract them.

      community Dermatologist recommends Evening-Primrose Oil

       2 upvotes 6 years ago
      A dermatologist recommended Evening-Primrose Oil, Biotin, Zinc, Vitamin D, and K to block DHT and address hair loss. The user is considering these alternatives to prescription drugs like finasteride.

      community "nuked libido" does that mean 0 erections or just less horny?

       5 upvotes 5 days ago
      The user discusses experiencing changes in libido and erections while on finasteride, noting that supplements like tongkat, citrulline, arginine, zinc, and vitamin D help maintain morning erections. Other users share varied experiences with finasteride, with some reporting reduced libido and weaker erections, while others notice no significant changes.

      community Recovery after severe weight loss (23M)

       22 upvotes 5 days ago
      After severe weight loss, OP experienced hair thinning and started using minoxidil, vitamin D3, zinc, and other vitamins, noticing some improvement. OP is cautious about using finasteride but is open to dutasteride.

      community Sharing My Hair growth Journey

       17 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 34-year-old shares their hair growth routine, which includes dermarolling, finasteride, minoxidil, Dermazole shampoo, and daily zinc supplements, noting slow but steady progress over four months. They encourage others on similar journeys to remain patient and consistent.

      community 8 months on finasteride, Diffuse thinner (20M)

       68 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing thin hair after 8 months on finasteride and is considering adding minoxidil if there's no improvement by the one-year mark. Users discuss the challenges of diffuse thinning, with some suggesting additional treatments like zinc, ketoconazole shampoo, and avoiding dutasteride due to potential side effects.

      community Why I never used Fin, Min, Or Dut and Rebuilt My Scalp From the Ground Up (Real Results)

      in Treatment 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses a natural approach to hair loss treatment, emphasizing a diet rich in whole foods, supplements like Saw Palmetto, Zinc, and Pumpkin Seed, and mechanical scalp stimulation with microneedling, avoiding pharmaceuticals like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. The user claims success with this holistic method, reporting new hair growth and improved overall health.

      community 4 Month Progress [Fin + Min] 38M

      in Progress Pictures  135 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 38-year-old man shared his 4-month hair loss progress using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and supplements like zinc and DIM. He experienced positive results without major shedding and managed side effects with DIM.

      community Best supplements to compliment finasteride protocol

       17 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses supplementing a finasteride regimen for hair loss with Omega 3, Vitamin D/K, Zinc, probiotics, and possibly adding oral minoxidil, magnesium, astaxanthin, and B vitamins. Users suggest testing nutrient levels before adding supplements like zinc and iron, and consider biotin, keratin, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding topical minoxidil.

      community Regrowth at last, after 2 years

       6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth after switching to topical minoxidil, microneedling, and adding supplements like vitamin D, E, iron, zinc, and L-lysine. They also started using caffeine shampoo, conditioner, and scalp massages, leading to new hair growth after previous shedding.

      community How can my DHT be so low without Finasteride on cycle?

      3 months ago
      A user is curious why their DHT levels are not higher despite using 400mg of testosterone without finasteride, and wonders if zinc or GHK-Cu injections could be influencing this. Another user suggests that more testosterone typically leads to more DHT, but the user might be fortunate not to exceed normal DHT levels.

      community Best thing you can do for your hair, MCT Oil

       1 upvotes 3 months ago
      MCT oil helps reduce dandruff, flaking, and itching, and may slow hair loss progression. Eliminating sugar and dairy also stabilizes hair loss, while zinc, sugar, and dairy can worsen scalp conditions.