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May 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
People with alopecia areata often have lower vitamin D levels and are more likely to be deficient in it.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin Ddeficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin Ddeficiency and consulting a dermatologist.
Vitamin Ddeficiency can contribute to hair loss, but it is not the sole cause, and supplementation may not always resolve the issue. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are recommended for hair regrowth, with vitamin D and other supplements providing additional support.
Vitamin Ddeficiency is linked to hair loss, and supplementation with vitamin D can improve conditions like androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Users discussed various dosages of vitamin D, emphasizing the importance of getting blood tests to determine the appropriate amount.
A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin Ddeficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.
Vitamin Ddeficiency might cause hair loss at the temples. The user has a vitamin D level of 9ng and is experiencing hair loss in that area, resembling a Norwood scale 1 (NW1) pattern.