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research Hair loss in long-term or home parenteral nutrition: are micronutrient deficiencies to blame?

31 citations , September 2010 in “Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care”

This review discusses the lack of specific micronutrient supplementation recommendations for hair loss in patients on long-term parenteral nutrition and reports no new clinical results.

research Comparative Analysis of Postoperative Hair Loss and Micronutrient Deficiencies After One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy

March 2026 in “Obesity Surgery”

This study found that hair loss after metabolic and bariatric surgery peaks at 3 months and improves by 6 months, with iron deficiency and female sex being strong predictors of hair loss.

research Minoxidil Induced Allergic Contact Dermatitis in a Young Woman with Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Micronutrient Deficiencies: A Case Report

January 2025 in “Global Journal of Medical Therapeutics”

In this case report, a 28-year-old female developed allergic contact dermatitis from prolonged use of 5% topical minoxidil, suggesting that minoxidil itself may often be responsible for such reactions rather than propylene glycol.

research Micronutrient Deficiencies and Digital Computerized Phototrichogram Analysis in Telogen Effluvium: A Retrospective Correlation Study in a Tertiary Medical Center

July 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

In this study, hemoglobin levels were the only marker positively correlated with anagen hair ratios in patients with telogen effluvium, suggesting it may be a cost-effective initial test for management.

research What Are the Micronutrient Deficiencies Responsible for the Most Common Nutritional Symptoms After Bariatric Surgery?

44 citations , January 2020 in “Obesity Surgery”

This study observed that hair loss after bariatric surgery is the most common nutritional symptom linked to iron and protein deficiencies, while the causes of other symptoms remain unclear.

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community Micronutrient testing, deficiencies, etc.

4 upvotes 4 years ago

Micronutrient testing and deficiencies related to hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Discussion includes the impact of iron, selenium, zinc, copper, folate, B12, vitamin E, vitamin D, amino acids, and fatty acids, alongside treatments like dutasteride or finasteride.

community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?

126 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.

community Having really noticeable hair recession and thinning after getting good results on fin 1mg for almost 8 months.

5 upvotes 1 month ago

A user experienced hair thinning and recession after initially seeing positive results with finasteride 1mg for almost 8 months. They suspect their significant weight loss and potential nutrient deficiencies might be contributing factors and are considering adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride.

community Dutasteride 1.5 years and Oral Minoxidil 1 year progress!

in Is this regrowth? 42 upvotes 1 year ago

A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and added oral minoxidil for hair loss but saw limited improvement. They are considering increasing doses, trying RU58841, and possibly a hair transplant, while others suggest checking for vitamin deficiencies.

community Does anyone have a list of vitamins that could help alongside dut and min?

6 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and exploring additional vitamins and supplements like vitamin D, zinc, biotin, and omega-3 to support hair health. Users suggest getting a blood panel to identify deficiencies and emphasize the importance of protein and overall nutrition.

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