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      community Derm says to stop dutasteride after 4 months

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      A dermatologist advised stopping dutasteride after six months and switching from whey to pea protein, but users disagreed, citing no evidence linking whey to hair loss. The original poster plans to continue dutasteride for six months and switch to pea protein for peace of mind.

      community Are carbohydrates needed for hair growth

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair loss after losing 37 kg in 6 months on a low-carb diet and started taking biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, and spectral dcn-n. Replies suggest that while carbs are not directly needed for hair growth, they help regulate hormones and nutrient absorption, and rapid weight loss can also contribute to hair loss.

      community Sugar and Hair loss connections

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 9 months ago
      High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.