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      compound that activates Wnt/β-catenin to promote hair regrowth and create new hair follicles

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      community Just found out I am Vitamin D deficient

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user found out they are vitamin D deficient and was prescribed high-dose vitamin D supplements, asking if others had similar experiences and if it improved their hair. Some shared improved mood and testosterone levels after treatment, while another combined vitamin D supplements with finasteride due to family history of baldness.

      community So I was thinking...

      in Ketoconazole  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user experienced hair thinning despite using finasteride and switched to a ketoconazole shampoo without sulfates to address scalp itching and dandruff. They hope this will stop further hair thinning.

      community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.

      community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

      in Research/Science  319 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.

      community My experience and hair transformation journey

      in Update  68 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user improved their hair density and reduced scalp visibility by using 1% ketoconazole shampoo, 1mg finasteride, and 5% minoxidil, which increased their confidence. Replies discuss the effects of these treatments, with one clarifying that minoxidil does not affect hormones but finasteride does.