31M - major hair shedding after weight loss + stopping vitamins — help! Minoxidil 5/18/2025
A 31-year-old male experienced hair shedding after rapid weight loss and stopping vitamins, despite using minoxidil and other supplements. He is considering Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil instead of finasteride due to trying for kids, and is concerned about high ferritin and DHEAS levels.
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