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community Malabsorption: Nutrient Testing and Supplementation

2 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is experiencing severe hair loss due to gut malabsorption and is seeking advice on nutrient testing and supplementation. They have low Vitamin D and Ferritin levels and are asking for recommendations on additional nutrients and blood tests to consider.

community Check your vitamin d3 levels!!!

158 upvotes 2 months ago

Vitamin D3 deficiency and gut health, particularly H. pylori overgrowth, can impact hair growth and overall health. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride may be ineffective if these issues are not addressed.

community Result of my cortisol, prolactin, testosterone, ACTH blood test,

11 months ago

OP is using 5% minoxidil and a foligain supplement for hair loss, with blood test results showing high cortisol levels. OP is considering starting finasteride, while another user shares their experience with finasteride and hair loss challenges due to malabsorption issues.

community I was a non-responder to Minoxidil before my esophagus surgery

in Research/Science 38 upvotes 2 years ago

The user experienced improved hair density after switching from 5mg to 2.5mg oral Minoxidil post-esophagus surgery, suggesting a possible link between gut health and hair growth. They theorize that long-term medication may have blocked nutrient intake, affecting hair regrowth.

community Gut microbiome imbalances linked to scalp inflammation and hair follicle impact

in Technology 243 upvotes 4 months ago

Gut microbiome imbalances can cause scalp inflammation and affect hair follicles, potentially leading to hair loss. Treatments include finasteride, peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.

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research Symptom management in inflammatory bowel disease

8 citations , April 2015 in “Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology”

This review highlights the importance of promptly addressing symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, whether they stem from disease activity, medication side effects, or related autoimmune conditions, but it reports no new findings.

research Disrupted Pancreatic Exocrine Differentiation and Malabsorption in Response to Chronic Elevated Systemic Glucocorticoid

19 citations , September 2010 in “The American journal of pathology”

This study demonstrated that elevated glucocorticoid levels in transgenic mice led to pancreatic exocrine cells transforming into hepatocyte-like cells, resulting in pancreatic dysfunction.

research Weeping Wound, Disgruntled Gut and Fading Hunger: Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in an Infant

December 2025 in “Cureus”

In this report, successful management of inherited acrodermatitis enteropathica, a zinc absorption disorder due to an SLC39A4 gene defect, was demonstrated in an infant through zinc supplementation.

research Severe Post-Bariatric Kwashiorkor Syndrome: A Case Report

March 2025 in “Journal of Medical Research and Surgery”

This report details a case of severe protein-energy malnutrition resembling kwashiorkor in a 43-year-old woman after bariatric surgery, highlighting the crucial role of early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach in managing nutritional complications and improving outcomes in similar patients.

research The Role of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Chronic Inflammation, Psychological Health, and the Gut Microbiota State: A Case Report

January 2022 in “Journal of family medicine”

This case report highlights the challenges of misdiagnosis in women with PCOS and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to address interconnected endocrine and reproductive dysfunctions.

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