Lowvitamin D levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitamin D, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitaminB12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.
A 31-year-old male with low normal-range testosterone and DHT is experiencing significant hair loss from the front scalp. He has tried Minoxidil, vitamin D3 and B12 supplements, and exercises regularly but is still seeking the root cause and effective treatment.
The conversation is about whether lowvitamin 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.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using 5% minoxidil foam, VitaminB12, and Vitamin D, with suggestions to add oral finasteride and minoxidil for better results. Concerns about side effects, particularly from finasteride, and the need for a DHT blocker are also highlighted.
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September 2012 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi”
Low levels of ferritin and vitaminB12 are common in women with telogen effluvium, but the link between nutrient deficiencies and the condition is not clear.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology”
This study found low serum ferritin and vitaminB12 levels in a significant portion of women with chronic telogen effluvium, while vitamin D deficiency was less common.
This study found that low ferritin levels are associated with higher telogen ratios in women with diffuse hair loss, suggesting an important role of ferritin in telogen effluvium diagnosis.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)”
This study found that among 100 females with chronic telogen effluvium, approximately two-thirds had low levels of serum ferritin and vitamin D, while vitaminB12 deficiency was observed in only about one-third of the participants.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
This study reports that nonscarring diffuse hair loss in women is most common in the 21-40 age group, with low serum ferritin, vitaminB12, and vitamin D3 levels contributing to its pathogenesis.