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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Alternative Approach to Hair Loss: an n=1 Experiment in Bioenergetics
7 upvotes 6 years ago The post discusses a holistic, bioenergetic approach to hair loss, focusing on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes rather than traditional treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Key dietary recommendations include fruits, milk, potatoes, butter, coconut oil, eggs, oysters, liver, and gelatin, along with moderate exercise and lifestyle adjustments to reduce stress.
community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.
in Female 57 upvotes 2 years ago A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.
community Woman with hairloss, want to hear from other women with same problem
in Female 4 upvotes 9 years ago A woman experiencing hair loss is trying iron, biotin, and B12 supplements, increasing meat intake, and improving hydration to address her condition. Another person suggests checking vitamin D levels, stress, thyroid, and hormones, and recommends seeing a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.
community PCOS Hair Loss: What’s Helped Me (and What Didn’t)
in Treatment 11 upvotes 9 months ago OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hair loss, highlighting that addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.
community PCOS female who posted before; saw Endo today. prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%
in Update 1 upvotes 3 years ago PCOS female visited doctor for hair loss concerns, prescribed spironolactone and minox 5%. Doctor advised against finasteride or dutasteride, user considering self-medication with dutasteride.
community I think I’m on to something
24 upvotes 6 years ago The user shared their personal experience with hair loss, hormone imbalances, and treatments including testosterone boosters, natural estrogen blockers, and DHEA. They suggest that low-dose finasteride and natural hormone therapy could reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.
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