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research BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia

37 citations , March 2014 in “Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology”

This study reported that Turkish males with male pattern androgenetic alopecia had significantly lower zinc and copper levels in their hair compared to healthy controls, suggesting these imbalances may play a role in the condition's etiology.

research Zinc and Copper in Human Nutrition

17 citations , January 1981 in “International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition”

This article reviews the roles of zinc and copper in biological processes, especially their implications for metabolism and deficiency-related disorders, but it does not present new clinical results.

research Serum zinc and copper levels in alopecia

3 citations , June 2019 in “Journal of Bangladesh Society of Physiologist”

This study found that patients experiencing hair loss had significantly lower serum levels of zinc and copper compared to healthy controls.

research ROLE OF TRACE ELEMENTS (ZINC AND COPPER) IN DIAGNOSIS OF PATIENTS OF TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM

February 2021 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH”

This study found that women with telogen effluvium had significantly lower serum copper and zinc levels compared to controls, suggesting these deficiencies may be associated with the condition.

research Assessment of copper and zinc status in hair and urine of young women descendants of NIDDM parents

25 citations , June 1998 in “Biological Trace Element Research”

This study found that young healthy women with a family history of noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus exhibited higher zinc and lower copper concentrations in hair compared to those without such a family history, suggesting a possible Cu-Zn antagonism.

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community zinc + copper with finastetide/dutasteride?

1 upvotes 3 years ago

Taking zinc and copper may offset copper depletion and potentially aid hair health when used with finasteride. The user is considering whether to use these supplements alongside finasteride or wait until switching to dutasteride.

community Severe copper deficiency, and also zinc deficiency. Looking for testimonials.

2 upvotes 9 months ago

A 36-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia suspects copper and zinc deficiencies may be accelerating hair loss and is supplementing copper to address this. He is also monitoring blood sugar levels due to previous prediabetes concerns and plans to test for insulin resistance.

community Does ZInc Increase or decrease DHT

4 upvotes 3 months ago

Zinc supplements may slightly increase DHT by affecting testosterone conversion, but are generally beneficial for health. A 15mg Zinc to 1mg Copper ratio is recommended.

community Shouldn't it be standard practice for anyone on Fin to take zinc (or another aromatase inhibitor)?

8 upvotes 10 years ago

Taking zinc may reduce side effects of finasteride, such as gyno, by preventing testosterone from converting to estrogen. Some users report improved symptoms with zinc, but excessive intake can cause issues like copper deficiency or stomach problems.

community Mineral deficiencies vs MPB vs Thyroid

8 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

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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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