research Telogen Effluvium in Patients After Bariatric Surgery: A Scoping Review
Hair loss after bariatric surgery is common due to nutrient deficiencies and rapid weight loss.
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research When Diet Trends Go Viral: Cutaneous Manifestations of Social Media-Driven Fad Diets and Supplements
Fad diets and supplements from social media can cause skin and hair problems.
research The Role of Diet in the Management of Psoriasis: A Scoping Review
Higher fiber intake may reduce psoriasis severity, but more research is needed for effective dietary strategies.
research The Role of Individually Selected Diets in Obese Women with PCOS—A Review
Personalized diets, like the Mediterranean Diet and low carb diets, can help manage PCOS symptoms in obese women, and probiotics may enhance weight loss and improve metabolic health. More research is needed to find the best diet strategies.
research Diet in Dermatology: Revisited
Certain diets can affect skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand these relationships fully.
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5 / 61 resultscommunity PSA: Get your Vitamin D levels checked!
A user improved their hair health by taking 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 weekly due to a deficiency. Others discussed the potential link between vitamin D and hair growth, with some sharing similar experiences and emphasizing the importance of monitoring vitamin D levels and consulting with doctors.
community Please take a vitamin & hormone test
Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.
community Mineral deficiencies vs MPB vs Thyroid
The user experienced hair improvement using a topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin combo, along with supplements like zinc, copper, magnesium, vitamin D3, K2, iodine, and boron. They believe these changes are due to addressing mineral deficiencies and possibly thyroid issues, despite skepticism from others.
community How many mgs of zinc should I take while taking fin? I want to potentially offset side effects but not ruin the effectiveness of fin. I take .5 mg fin daily
A user asks about the appropriate zinc dosage to offset side effects while taking 0.5 mg of finasteride daily. Responses suggest zinc has a minor effect on hormones compared to finasteride.
community Experiencing Side Effects After 6 Months on Finasteride - Continue or Stop?
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6 months ago The user experienced positive hair growth with finasteride but developed gut issues, dry skin, thinning eyebrows, fatigue, low libido, and erection difficulties after stopping it. They are seeking advice on whether to resume finasteride or stay off it to recover.