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      community Copper Literally Saved My Life (and My Baldness)

      in Treatment  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral copper supplementation significantly improved hair regrowth for someone who experienced severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil, suggesting copper deficiency might hinder minoxidil's effectiveness. The user now only takes copper and occasionally uses microneedling, recommending others to try copper if minoxidil alone isn't effective.

      community MSM Supplementation is helping my hairs

      in Update  4 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user reports that MSM supplementation has thickened their hair strands while using finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also take zinc, copper, B-complex, vitamin C, vitamin D3, and K2, and plan to add omega-3, magnesium, astaxanthin, and pterostilbene.

      community For hair loss - zinc is your friend

      in Chat  47 upvotes 4 years ago
      Zinc supplements can make existing hair thicker and fuller but do not cure or slow hair loss. Long-term zinc use requires copper supplementation to avoid deficiencies.

      community Overdoing zinc: can it lead to shedding ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss and the potential impact of zinc supplementation, with some users suggesting it might contribute to shedding. The original poster is using finasteride and considering adjusting their zinc intake and dosage of finasteride.