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research Analysis of Serum Zinc and Copper Concentrations in Hair Loss

73 citations , January 2013 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This study observed that patients with various types of hair loss had significantly lower serum zinc levels compared to healthy controls, suggesting zinc disturbance may play a role in the condition.

research Comparative Effects of Zinc Methionylglycinate and Zinc Sulfate on Hair Coat Characteristics and Zinc Concentration in Plasma, Hair, and Stool of Dogs

4 citations , December 2008 in “The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine”

This study found that zinc methionylglycinate supplementation improved haircoat characteristics and zinc absorption in dogs compared to zinc sulfate.

Zinc Concentrations in Breast Milk Samples from Palestinian Lactating Women: A Cross-Sectional Study on Deficiency Signs and Dietary Zinc Consumption

research Zinc concentrations in breast milk samples obtained from Palestinian lactating women: A cross-sectional study of signs of deficiency and dietary consumption of zinc sources

November 2024 in “Deleted Journal”

This study assessed zinc concentrations in breast milk from 58 Palestinian lactating women and found that breast milk zinc levels varied with demographics such as age, urban living, employment status, and intake of zinc-rich drinks.

research Low concentration zinc sulphate solution in the management of recurrent herpes simplex infection

3 citations , January 1985 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

In this study, a low concentration zinc sulphate solution was investigated for managing recurrent herpes simplex infections, but no new clinical results were reported.

research Hair concentrations of calcium, iron, and zinc in pregnant women and effects of supplementation

11 citations , September 1999 in “Biological Trace Element Research”

This study concluded that mineral element deficiencies in pregnant women may be alleviated with targeted nutrient supplementation, although mutual resistance and promotional effects among the supplements were observed.

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community How much caffeine to add to home solution

4 upvotes 3 years ago

A user is creating a home topical solution for hair loss using zinc, essential oils, and caffeine, aiming for a 0.001% caffeine concentration. They also use topical finasteride and are considering other treatments like low-level laser therapy, while discussing the effectiveness of various hair loss treatments with others.

community Has anyone used zinc as a treatment?

24 upvotes 1 year ago

Zinc is not effective for hair loss unless there's a deficiency. Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended treatments.

community Theoretically won't this be better than finasteride? Azelaic acid + zinc

9 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses using zinc sulphate and azelaic acid to inhibit 5 alpha-reductase activity, which could potentially treat androgen-related skin conditions like hair loss. Combining these with vitamin B6 could enhance the effect, potentially offering an alternative to finasteride.

community 8 years on topical min/fin. 0.01% fin concentration/8% min

in Progress Pictures 344 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has maintained hair with topical minoxidil (8%) and finasteride (0.01%) for 7.5 years, experiencing mild regrowth and no side effects. They also use rosemary oil, jojoba oil, and magnesium oil for hair care.

community Best supplements to take while on fin to avoid sides?

25 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses using zinc and iron supplements to mitigate side effects of finasteride. It also mentions that shedding is a normal part of the process and suggests a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep to support hair health.

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learn Neem Oil

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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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