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research Minoxidil and vitamin E therapy for nail growth disorders: A retrospective study

1 citations , May 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

In this retrospective study, the authors explored the use of minoxidil and vitamin E for treating nail growth disorders, but no specific outcomes or results are reported in the abstract.

research Biotin beware: Perils of biotin supplementation: Response to: “The epidemiology, impact, and diagnosis of micronutrient nutritional dermatoses. Part 2: B-complex vitamins”

1 citations , February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This review discusses biotin supplementation for dermatological conditions and highlights the lack of strong evidence supporting its efficacy, as well as the potential for laboratory testing interference.

research Deep Learning Based Non-Invasive Framework for Nutritional Deficiency Detection Using Hair and Nail Images

March 2026 in “FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Health Science Letters”

This study developed a method using Convolutional Neural Networks to detect nutritional deficiencies, such as iron, zinc, biotin, and vitamins, through high-resolution images of hair and nails, achieving an 89% accuracy rate in identifying these deficiencies.

research Vitamin A toxicity: When one a day doesn't keep the doctor away

32 citations , January 2006 in “Liver transplantation”

This case report describes a 60-year-old male with vitamin A toxicity leading to severe liver disease and symptoms that resolved following liver transplantation, suggesting transplantation as a treatment option for noncirrhotic portal hypertension when symptoms do not improve after stopping vitamin A.

research Association of vitamin D level with alopecia areata

10 citations , January 2013 in “Faṣlnāmah-i bīmārīhā-yi pūst”

This study found no significant association between vitamin D levels and alopecia areata in patients when gender was accounted for, but vitamin D levels were lower in patients with nail involvement.

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community 6 months of hair loss. 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil topically nightly, nizoral shampoo a few times, vitamin D has been optimized for several weeks, now starting Zinc supplementation

12 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

community Is there any new growth here? February to September 2024

in Is this regrowth? 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is seeking advice on hair regrowth, using vitamins, rosemary oil, Nioxin, and vitamin D. Recommendations include oral minoxidil and avoiding finasteride due to being female.

community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

168 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

community Still shedding after 6 months (2nd shed).

4 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and considering adding topical finasteride. They are also deficient in Vitamin D and B, and are exploring if supplements or dosage adjustments could help.

community Losing a ton consistently after 8 months dut please help me I don’t know what to do anymore, nothing works

in Chat 76 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Suggestions include consulting a specialist, considering RU58841, and checking for other conditions and vitamin deficiencies.

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How does Niacinamide support the hair follicle’s nutrition? Niacinamide nourishes hair follicles by boosting energy production and supporting antioxidant defenses.

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