Anyone had anemia + AGA/thinning ? Treatment 5/10/2025
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community 26F Thinner hair due to vitamin deficiencies?
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community Anyone here going the “natural” route?
People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.
community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
community do any supplements actually work?
A user asked if collagen or hair growth supplements made their hair thicker. Another user suggested that Vitamin D might help if deficient.
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