community Has anyone used zinc as a treatment?
Zinc is not effective for hair loss unless there's a deficiency. Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended treatments.
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5 / 763 resultscommunity Is too much Zinc actually bad?
Taking too much Zinc, around 30mg per day, might cause hair loss. The user is also using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg Oral Minoxidil daily.
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The conversation is about a user planning to start minoxidil treatment and considering increasing zinc intake to improve testosterone and libido. They are concerned about potential hair loss due to increased testosterone and are advised to consider magnesium supplementation and the effects of DHT if not on finasteride or dutasteride.
community Does this look like hair regrowth at all?
The conversation is about hair regrowth, with the original poster using natural oils and supplements like pumpkin seed, saw palmetto, and zinc, while considering pharmaceutical options like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Most users suggest using finasteride or dutasteride for effective results, as natural remedies are seen as ineffective.
community So what other supplements should you take alongside finasteride.
The conversation discusses using finasteride for hair loss and considers additional supplements like vitamin D3, melatonin, zinc, biotin, and minoxidil. There is debate over zinc's effectiveness, with some suggesting it may not be beneficial for hair loss.
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5 / 801 results- Why is zinc important for preventing hair loss and supporting hair follicle function? Zinc is crucial for hair follicle health, supporting growth and repair processes.
- Should zinc be taken orally or applied topically for better results in hair growth? Oral zinc supplementation is generally more effective for promoting hair growth than topical application.
- Can a zinc deficiency directly cause hair thinning or increased shedding? Studies link low serum zinc to diffuse shedding and alopecia areata, and severe deficiency states cause hair loss that reverses when zinc is replaced. The evidence is mostly observational, the one supplementation study was small and uncontrolled, and zinc is not a treatment for pattern hair loss.
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research Imaging of zinc oxide nanoparticle penetration in human skin in vitro and in vivo
This study found that ZnO nanoparticles in topical skin products do not penetrate beyond the outer skin layers in humans, suggesting minimal safety concerns for subdermal absorption.
research A Syndrome of Acute Zinc Deficiency During Total Parenteral Alimentation in Man
In this study, a syndrome of zinc deficiency was observed in adults receiving intravenous feeding, with zinc supplementation improving symptoms except for delayed hair regrowth.
research Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review
This review discusses the various dermatological applications of zinc, including its use in treating infections, inflammatory dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, and neoplasias, and reports no new clinical findings.
research Nitric Oxide Is Associated with Long-Term Zinc Tolerance in Solanum nigrum
This study found that nitric oxide production in Solanum nigrum roots facilitates adaptation to excess zinc by promoting programmed cell death and altering root architecture.
research Severe Zinc Deficiency in Male and Female Rats
This study found that severe zinc deficiency induced in weanling rats led to growth retardation, hair issues, and dermal lesions, all of which were completely reversed by zinc supplementation.
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