research Biotin Beware: Perils of Biotin Supplementation
Taking biotin supplements can be risky and often lacks evidence of effectiveness for skin, hair, and nail issues.
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research Micronutrients for Hair and Nails: A Review of Their Impact on Health
Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.
research Diseases of the Hair and Nails
Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
research Nutritional Factors and Hair Loss
Low iron and L-lysine levels can cause hair loss in women, and increasing these nutrients can reduce hair shedding.
research Biotin
Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
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5 / 381 resultscommunity 30% min cream nightly, 5% min mornings, fin, 1.5 derma pen weekly, .5 micro needling daily for min absorption, Daily multivitamin w/ Biotin, LLT every other day,daily scalp massages, Hims shampoo and daily coffee rinse. Hoping for some reversal. I’ll post update in 1 yr 5/15/2023. Wish me luck
The post and conversation are about a hair loss treatment regimen involving 30% minoxidil cream nightly, 5% minoxidil in the mornings, finasteride, weekly 1.5 derma pen, daily 0.5 microneedling for minoxidil absorption, daily multivitamin with biotin, low-level laser therapy every other day, daily scalp massages, Hims shampoo, and daily coffee rinses. The user hopes for hair regrowth and plans to update in one year.
community Two-year update - dut, min, niz, 1.5mm roller
A user shared a two-year update on their hair loss treatment using dutasteride (0.5mg/day), minoxidil (Kirkland topical foam 2x/day), a 1.5mm derma roller every other week, and a daily multivitamin with biotin. They reported significant hair regrowth with no side effects, emphasizing the importance of consistency and a healthy lifestyle.
community 4 month update (OM - Dutasteride)
The user shared a 4-month update on their hair loss treatment, using 2.5 mg OM daily, 0.5 mg Dutasteride three times a week, and a multivitamin with biotin. They provided progress pictures to show their results.
community 8 Months progress - Fin/Min/Microneedling
A user shared an 8-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, and others reacted positively, asking for details about the treatment regimen. The user also mentioned taking cod liver oil and a hair multivitamin with biotin and collagen.
community what are the best multivitamins for hairloss?
The conversation discusses which vitamins to take alongside 0.5mg finasteride for hair loss, with suggestions including a multivitamin, iron, zinc, B12, vitamin D, Nutrafol, collagen, vitamin C, saw palmetto, and magnesium. Nutrafol is noted for its benefits but also criticized for containing too much biotin.