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    GlossaryDiet (Nutrition)

    refers to the sum of food and drink consumed

    Diet refers to the sum of food and drink consumed by a person, encompassing their eating habits and nutritional intake. It plays a crucial role in overall health, influencing factors such as energy levels, weight management, and the risk of developing chronic diseases. For professionals, understanding a person's diet can provide insights into their nutritional status and help tailor interventions for conditions like alopecia, where nutrient deficiencies might impact hair health.

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      community Nutritional factors to check for apart from DHT ?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about identifying nutritional factors that should be checked and supplemented to address diffuse hair loss, including Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Iron, Zinc, Protein, and Omega-3. No specific treatments were mentioned.

      community I feel like people here shrug off nutritional issues too quickly. Particularly for Retrograde Alopecia.

      in Chat  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user believes Retrograde Alopecia may be linked to vitamin imbalances, specifically from taking too much Vitamin E, A, Zinc, and Selenium, and suggests it could be a middle ground between Androgenic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. Treatments for hair loss mentioned include Androgen inhibitors and improving lifestyle factors like nutrition and sleep, with topical melatonin also recommended for Retrograde Alopecia.

      community My Experience and a Discourse on "DUPA"

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.

      community What's the deal with Zinc and DHT?

      in Chat  47 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the conflicting information about Zinc's effect on DHT and its role in hair loss. It mentions that Zinc can act as a 5AR inhibitor at high doses but may increase DHT if taken to correct a deficiency, and highlights the importance of nutritional balance for hair health.