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research Nutrition and the deleterious side effects of nutritional supplements
This review discusses various potential adverse effects of common oral vitamin and mineral supplements used in dermatology and highlights lesser-known issues like hematologic and neurologic effects from zinc.
research The photosensitive patient: could it be pellagra?
This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of pellagra, emphasizing the importance of evaluating serum niacin levels in photosensitive patients with certain risk factors, and reports no new clinical results.
research Renal Vitamins
This study found that hemodialysis patients taking water-soluble vitamins had a 16% lower mortality risk compared to those not taking any, but the specific supplementation needed remains unclear.
research Utjecaj prehrane i dodataka prehrani na acne vulgaris
This study found that certain dietary changes, such as a low glycemic load diet for men and specific supplements for women, may improve acne, while chocolate, whey proteins, and dairy products are linked to worsened symptoms in both genders.
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5 / 32 resultscommunity Current regimen without fin/min
The conversation discusses a hair loss regimen using natural oils like pumpkin seed, rosemary, peppermint, evening primrose, and sea buckthorn, along with microneedling, niacin, vitamin B complex, and astaxanthin. Some users criticize the effectiveness of this approach compared to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others suggest adding saw palmetto and other supplements.
community Clinical efficacy of popular oral supplements for AA
Vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, zinc, and iron may aid hair growth, especially in cases of deficiency. Pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, horsetail, and AminoMar show some promise for improving hair health and count.
community 4 months of progress, lots of new terminal hairs, diffuse thinning. 31m
A 31-year-old man shares his 4-month hair regrowth progress using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, microneedling, biotin, and other supplements. He reports new hair growth despite experiencing side effects from finasteride and plans to continue his regimen for further improvement.
community Finasteride/ Dut dosage advice
A 33-year-old user is seeking advice on adjusting their hair loss treatment, which includes daily finasteride, oral minoxidil, and various supplements. They are considering switching to alternate-day dosing of finasteride or dutasteride and are concerned about potential shedding and effectiveness.
community I use the big 4 to combat but I need to do more
The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and supplements like collagen, biotin, and vitamins. Users suggest additional treatments like red light therapy, scalp massages, and possibly adding RU58841 or Tretinoin.
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3 / 801 results- Is Niacinamide better to apply topically or to take as a supplement for hair growth? Topical niacinamide may be more effective for hair growth than oral supplements.
- How does Niacinamide support the hair follicle’s nutrition? Niacinamide nourishes hair follicles by boosting energy production and supporting antioxidant defenses.
- Can Niacinamide be combined with other treatments like Minoxidil or Nanoxidil? Niacinamide and minoxidil act on different pathways and there is no known conflict between them, but no published trial compares minoxidil plus niacinamide against minoxidil alone. For Nanoxidil there are no published studies at all, so nothing can be concluded about that combination.
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