Following a Ray Peat diet led to less hair fall, thicker hair, and new hair growth at bald spots. The diet included stopping Omega 3 supplements, eating liver, increasing fruit, sugar, and saturated fatintake, and occasionally consuming coffee, tea, raw carrots, and shellfish.
A 27-year-old male with ADHD is experiencing hair thinning and is starting a treatment with topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil (5%). He is addressing high prolactin levels and low vitamin D, while managing side effects from ADHD medication.
The conversation discusses a person successfully using a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, and other treatments for hair loss, resulting in significantly improved hair. Despite some criticism, many admire his dedication to health and anti-aging research.
White rice may lower DHT and potentially cause symptoms similar to post-finasteride syndrome. The user experienced muscle wasting, depression, and other symptoms after consuming large amounts of white rice.
Intermittent fasting may inhibit hair growth by triggering a stress response that affects hair-follicle stem cells. Some users believe genetics and DHT play a larger role in hair loss, and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are mentioned as ineffective for some.