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research Hair Loss in Females after Sleeve Gastrectomy: Predictive Value of Serum Zinc and Iron Levels

44 citations , May 2014 in “The American Surgeon”

In this study, hair loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was associated with zinc and iron levels, even within normal ranges, and a combined variable of zinc and iron predicted susceptibility to hair loss.

research Serum biotin levels in women complaining of hair loss

71 citations , January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This study found that 38% of women with hair loss had a biotin deficiency, suggesting oral biotin supplementation should be based on confirmed biotin deficiency rather than as a general treatment.

research Serum Ferritin Levels: A Clinical Guide in Patients With Hair Loss

1 citations , August 2023 in “Cutis”

This review discusses the role of ferritin in iron homeostasis and its potential utility in diagnosing iron deficiency as a cause of hair loss, while noting that ferritin's impact on skin and hair disorders is not fully understood.

research Serum ferritin levels and Diffuse hair loss—A correlation

1 citations , October 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology”

This study investigates the potential correlation between serum ferritin levels and diffuse hair loss, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research Vitamin D level and telogen hair loss: A Case control study

1 citations , September 2021 in “Mağallaẗ Kulliyyaẗ al-ṭibb Baġdād”

This study observed that women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower vitamin D levels compared to control subjects, suggesting a possible link between vitamin D deficiency and this type of hair loss.

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community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

5 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

community DHT levels and correlation to hair loss

in Chat 3 upvotes 11 months ago

The user experienced hair shedding after starting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and is considering using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride to address potential DHT-related hair loss. Low ferritin levels due to frequent blood donations may also contribute to hair issues, and the user is working on stabilizing iron levels.

community Can low level of vitamins cause hair loss?

21 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about whether low vitamin levels can cause hair loss. The consensus is that the user's vitamin levels are normal and unlikely to affect hair loss or the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil treatments.

community Creatine, my hair loss, and my DHT levels. An anecdote with lab values.

165 upvotes 1 year ago

Increased hair loss after starting a 10g daily creatine regimen, possibly linked to elevated DHT levels despite dutasteride use. Stopping creatine reduced shedding, but the exact cause is uncertain, with discussions on exercise and lifestyle impacts.

community Creatine’s link to accelerating hair loss. Does any one have any lab work showing creatine raising DHT levels?

9 upvotes 2 years ago

Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially accelerating hair loss in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. Some users report no change in DHT when using creatine without training.

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learn Vitamin D

How can I tell if my hair loss is linked to low Vitamin D levels? Hair loss may indicate low Vitamin D levels, but testing is needed for confirmation.

learn Vitamin B12

How can you tell if your hair loss is related to low Vitamin B12 levels? Hair loss may indicate low Vitamin B12 if accompanied by fatigue and anemia symptoms.

learn procapil

Want to stop hormonal hair loss without touching your hormone levels? Procapil could block the enzyme doing the damage. Procapil's supplier describes it as inhibiting 5-alpha reductase at the scalp without changing hormone levels, but the published support is cell and animal work plus one small human study of a caffeine-plus-Procapil formula. It is a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved hair-loss treatment, and no trial has compared it with finasteride or minoxidil.

learn Hair Transplant

How many grafts do I need for a hair transplant? You typically need 1,000 to 7,000 grafts depending on hair loss extent and goals.
What is the success rate of hair transplants? Hair transplants generally have a high success rate, but results can vary.

learn Low Level Laser Therapy

laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects

learn Valproic acid

an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Stemoxydine

chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

learn Estradiol

an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

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