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March 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology”
This study found that nutritional supplementation with hydrolyzed collagen, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals significantly improved hair anagen/telogen ratios and hair density in telogen effluvium patients.
This case report suggests that a supplement containing biotin, beta carotene, vitamin C, zinc, and copper may improve insulin resistance markers and hair loss in a patient with non-classic 11-hydroxylase deficiency.
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November 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica”
This study found a significant decline in serum zinc levels among women of African descent using hair relaxers and experiencing alopecia, with age at first exposure potentially influencing alopecia development.
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.
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.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, and the role of vitamins like Vitamin D3 and Biotin. It concludes that while vitamins may not directly help with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), they might be beneficial if deficiencies are present.
The conversation is about a user experiencing accelerated hair loss after starting vitamin D3 supplements, suspecting a link between the supplement and increased DHT levels. The user decides to stop taking the supplements, preferring natural sources of vitamin D.
Dutasteride, taken every other day with vitamin and mineralsupplements, successfully increased crown hair density without side effects after seven months. The user plans to leave the subreddit after achieving desired hair regrowth.