Is too much Zinc actually bad? Research/Science 5/21/2024
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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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Seven month progress. .5mg dut, 1.25mg minoxidil, % topical minoxidil, B3, Biotin, zinc , iron and microneedling
The user experienced significant hair regrowth over seven months using a combination of oral dutasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, vitamin D, biotin, zinc, and iron. They plan to continue treatments to prepare for a potential hair transplant.
community Major body hair loss from Finasteride (Also, just started oral minoxidil this week.)
User experienced significant body hair loss from Finasteride and started oral Minoxidil to address crown thinning. Their current regimen includes 1mg Finasteride, 2.5mg Minoxidil, Biotin, Vitamin D, Zinc, Iron, and ketoconazole shampoo.
community With meds I had stoped my hairfall Although there was no regrowth at that speed but I started gym and started to see my hair strands falling out
The user started using dutasteride, biotin, vitamin D3, zinc, a multivitamin, and oral minoxidil, and noticed hair shedding after starting gym workouts. Another user suggested getting nutrients from food sources and mentioned that vitamin D3 might need supplementation if not obtained from sunlight.
community Does anyone have a list of vitamins that could help alongside dut and min?
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and exploring additional vitamins and supplements like vitamin D, zinc, biotin, and omega-3 to support hair health. Users suggest getting a blood panel to identify deficiencies and emphasize the importance of protein and overall nutrition.
community 0-5 months and losing hope. all oral. 5mg min, 1.1mg fin, 1mg biotin daily
The user is experiencing hair loss and is using oral treatments including 5mg minoxidil, 1.1mg finasteride, and 1mg biotin daily. They are considering adding dutasteride and possibly a hair system, while others suggest patience and additional treatments like microneedling.
community 2.5 years progress (fin)(min). Recently switched to dutasteride and oral min once a day. Dut (1/07/2022) oral min (3/15/2022)
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, biotin and micro needling; the user is concerned about their hairline after switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. Responses suggest that this could be just a shed and offers advice on how to possibly address it.
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