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research Nutritional supplements

May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This source highlights the increasing use of nutritional supplements among patients with androgenetic alopecia, noting positive effects on hair thickness and density in controlled trials, while emphasizing the need for further research to understand their safety and efficacy.

research Hair Restoration in Androgenetic Alopecia: Looking Beyond Minoxidil, Finasteride and Hair Transplantation

13 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology”

This review discusses the emerging pathophysiological factors and potential new therapies for androgenetic alopecia beyond traditional treatments, but reports no new results.

research A Systemic Review on Topical Marketed Formulations, Natural Products, and Oral Supplements to Prevent Androgenic Alopecia: A Review

14 citations , October 2020 in “Natural Products and Bioprospecting”

This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.

research CARI ONE Induces Anagen Phase of Telogenic Hair Follicles Through Regulation of β-Catenin, Stimulation of Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation, and Melanogenesis

3 citations , April 2014 in “Journal of Dietary Supplements”

This study found that CARI ONE, a herbal mixture, promotes hair growth in mice by inducing the transition from telogen to anagen phase and enhancing hair follicle development, compared to control and minoxidil treatments.

research A decade of progress in androgenetic alopecia management: Emerging therapies and multimodal strategies

December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This review reports that the treatment of androgenetic alopecia is shifting from single therapies to personalized, multimodal approaches incorporating both traditional and emerging pharmacologics, regenerative strategies, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and device-based interventions, with combination regimens showing improved outcomes.

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community Anyone tried using their own blend of oils to promote hair growth?

2 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using a blend of coconut, argan, and rosemary oils for hair growth, along with microneedling and supplements like biotin and collagen. The user is hesitant to use Minoxidil or finasteride and is exploring natural alternatives for thinning hair.

community Iron supplement worked better than Minoxidil. Check your ferritin, even "normal" is low

67 upvotes 1 year ago

Iron supplementation may be more effective than Minoxidil for hair loss. Checking ferritin levels is important, as both low and high levels can affect health.

community Current regimen: Topical finasteride 0.3% Minoxidil 6% once daily. 5 months. Also just started taking Zinc 20MG daily. Saw Palmetto 450mg daily. Hair, skin & nails supplements (includes a bunch of vitamins essential for hair skin and nails) Was debating on adding oral finasteride. Thoughts?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using a regimen of topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 6% daily, along with zinc, saw palmetto, and hair supplements, but is unsure about the results and considering adding oral finasteride. Other users share mixed experiences with similar treatments, suggesting patience or switching to oral forms.

community (30M) 6 months in and seeing some progress.

148 upvotes 2 months ago

A 30-year-old male is seeing progress in hair growth after 5 months of using a chewable blend of finasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, along with derma rolling. He reports a slight decrease in libido but is generally pleased with the results and is considering adding low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to his regimen.

community Hi Chat is this regrowth these are 1mo apart

in Is this regrowth? 2 upvotes 11 months ago

The user is experiencing hair regrowth after using spironolactone, minoxidil 5%, and various supplements. They plan to purchase men's minoxidil for cost efficiency and use Nizoral shampoo and an oil blend for hair care.

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learn Saw Palmetto

Palm-berry extract taken as a supplement

learn tamsulosin

Can tamsulosin be safely combined with hair growth products and supplements? No study has tested tamsulosin with oral minoxidil or most hair supplements; both tamsulosin and oral minoxidil lower blood pressure, and the tamsulosin label warns of dizziness and fainting. Check any combination with the prescriber or pharmacist first.

learn Rosemary

Is rosemary oil a real treatment or just a supplement? One small trial compared rosemary oil with 2% minoxidil but had no placebo arm; the rest of the evidence comes from mice and lab work. Rosemary oil is not an established hair-loss treatment.

learn Biotin

Vitamins vs. minoxidil: who wins the battle for hair growth? Topical minoxidil is approved for pattern hair loss and has trial evidence; reviews find that reported benefits of vitamins such as biotin come mainly from people with a deficiency. The FDA warns that biotin supplements can make some blood tests give wrong results.

learn Platelet-Rich Plasma

Is Platelet-Rich Plasma more effective when combined with topical treatments or supplements? Small, mostly high-risk-of-bias trials suggest adding PRP to minoxidil may improve hair density; the evidence is low to very low certainty, and no trial has tested PRP with supplements.

learn Azelaic Acid

Is azelaic acid a treatment on its own or does it need supplements? One small randomised trial (26 women, no placebo) found no significant difference between 5% azelaic acid and 2% minoxidil in female pattern hair loss, which is too small to show they work equally well, and the anti-DHT rationale otherwise rests on in-vitro work. Community members generally describe azelaic acid as an add-on to minoxidil or finasteride rather than a standalone treatment.

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