37 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology”
This study reported that Turkish males with male pattern androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower zinc and copper levels in their hair compared to healthy controls, suggesting these imbalances may play a role in the condition's etiology.
36 citations
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October 2008 in “European journal of paediatric neurology”
This study found that pediatric patients on valproic acid may experience hair loss due to reduced zinc and biotinidase levels within the first 3 months, with zinc depletion continuing to contribute by the 6th month.
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.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine (Print)”
This study found that there was no statistically significant difference in serum zinclevels between patients with pattern hair loss and healthy controls, and concluded that zinc deficiency is unlikely to be a direct cause of androgenetic alopecia.
The conversation discusses the belief that zinc, caffeine, and weightlifting may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels. The original poster plans to reduce zinc and caffeine intake and stop weightlifting to see if it improves their hair condition.
A 27-year-old male experiencing increased hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil nightly, and optimizing vitamin D, is considering zinc supplementation and seeking a dermatology referral. Concerns about potential shedding, thyroid levels, and zinc dosage are discussed, with advice to monitor and avoid over-supplementation.
High prolactin levels may contribute to hair loss, and some users suggest supplements like mucuna pruriens, vitamin B6, vitamin E, L-Tyrosine, L-Theanine, DIM, and Zinc to lower prolactin. Lifestyle changes to increase dopamine, such as reducing screen time and stress, are also recommended.
A 20-year-old male is concerned that zinc might reduce the effectiveness of finasteride for hair loss, as zinc is known to increase DHT levels. Users suggest that zinc, at certain doses, has anti-androgenic properties and is unlikely to negatively impact finasteride's efficacy.
A user experienced high estrogen levels after 10 months of taking 1mg oral finasteride but is happy with hair regrowth. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and are also taking DIM and Zinc supplements.