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    GlossaryVitamin D Deficiency

    lack of sufficient vitamin D in the body

    Vitamin D deficiency, also known as hypovitaminosis D, occurs when the body doesn't have enough vitamin D, which is crucial for maintaining healthy bones and supporting the immune system. This deficiency can lead to conditions such as rickets in children and osteomalacia or osteoporosis in adults, and it may also contribute to hair loss and other health issues.

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      community PSA: Check your vitamin D levels!

      in Treatment  312 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Low vitamin D levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitamin D, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitamin B12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.

      community Unexpected hairline re-growth (taking new supplements)

      in Treatment  32 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user in their mid-30s experienced unexpected hairline regrowth after starting a new supplement stack, despite being on a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral for over four years. The new supplements include Tongkat Ali, Fadogia Agrestis, Panax Red Ginseng, Vitamin B1, Vitamin D3, Zinc Picolinate, Magnesium Glycinate, Maca, and L-Citrulline.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes 6 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.