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    GlossarySerum Vitamin D (Vitamin D test)

    measurement of vitamin D levels in the blood

    Serum Vitamin D refers to the measurement of the level of vitamin D in the blood, typically assessed through a 25-hydroxyvitamin D test (25(OH)D test). This test is crucial for determining if an individual has adequate, deficient, or excessive levels of vitamin D, which is important for bone health, immune function, and overall well-being.

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      community Iron Overload and Vitamin D Deficiency - Male Hair Loss

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, vitamin D supplements, and the potential impact of iron overload. The user experienced hair regrowth with high-dose vitamin D but faced hair thinning again after reducing the dosage, and is now exploring the role of iron overload in hair loss.

      community 8 months Finasteride Progress (pictures in comments)

      in Finasteride  67 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user reports 8 months of hair growth progress using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5k biotin daily, Nizoral 1% biweekly, a multivitamin daily, and Vitamin D 2000IU daily, with pictures provided for reference. Commenters discuss the improved thickness and length of the hair, with some suggesting a buzz cut for better comparison, which the user declines.

      community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*

      in Progress Pictures  16 upvotes 2 years ago
      A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

      community No gains after 4 years of min and fin

      in Progress Pictures  92 upvotes 3 months ago
      User has seen no improvement after 4 years of using minoxidil and finasteride, and recently started dutasteride. Suggestions include adding oral minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant.