Low Vitamin D can cause hair shedding, and taking 5000 IU of Vitamin D daily reduced shedding significantly. Vitamin D deficiency is common and correcting it can benefit overall health.
Hair growth serums, specifically those with minoxidil and finasteride, are discussed as potential treatments for hairloss. The effectiveness of these serums is questioned, with a focus on whether they promote regrowth or merely prevent further loss.
The conversation is about hairloss treatments, with users recommending Finasteride and Minoxidil as the gold standard. They suggest microneedling and laser therapy as cost-effective home treatments, while expressing skepticism about the expensive clinic treatment and V2X product.
A woman experienced significant hairloss due to medication, hair coloring, and heat damage, leading her to shave her head and feel distressed. She is considering using wigs and possibly oral minoxidil to manage the situation while her hair regrows.
A user experienced significant hairloss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hairloss.
The user noticed hair regrowth after supplementing with vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B12, alongside using minoxidil for 3 years. They observed a lower hairline and improved density, supported by photographic evidence.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of a "Hair growth complex" pill, with skepticism about its ingredients like saw palmetto and anagain. Users suggest saw palmetto may help slightly with DHT-related hairloss, but it's less effective than finasteride or dutasteride.
Stopping hairloss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can result in losing regrown hair, highlighting the importance of consistent use. Restarting these treatments may cause temporary shedding, but hair can regrow with continued use.
The user is experiencing hair thinning and has a vitamin D deficiency, which they suspect might be causing the issue, but they are also considering androgenic alopecia (AGA) as a cause. They are currently using minoxidil and are unable to get finasteride prescribed, while others suggest addressing the vitamin D deficiency and consulting a dermatologist.
For hairloss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
A 31-year-old who experienced severe hairloss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.
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This conversation was about hairloss treatments, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and coconut oil to finasteride and microneedling. Several users suggested shaving off the remaining hair as a last resort.
Tretinoin's effect on hairloss is debated; some say it improves minoxidil's effectiveness, while others claim it causes hairloss. Treatments discussed include tretinoin, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermarolling.
Fighting hairloss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or HairLoss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
The user is experiencing continued hairloss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and is advised to improve diet, check for deficiencies, and consider other treatments like microneedling. Suggestions include sticking with the current regimen, considering a hair transplant, or accepting hairloss and shaving.
An 18-year-old with early hairloss is advised to consider minoxidil and finasteride, with a doctor's consultation recommended. Alternatives like a hair system or shaving are suggested due to potential medication side effects and lifelong commitment.
Biotin may strengthen existing hair and reduce hairloss, but it doesn't promote new hair growth. Some users report stronger, darker hair, while others see no benefits or experience acne.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after improving their diet, getting sunlight, taking a multivitamin, and exercising, following a period of extreme calorie restriction and hair shedding. Others in the conversation attribute the hair regrowth to increased calorie intake rather than just vitamins.
User experiencing hairloss on dutasteride; others suggest shedding is normal and to track progress with pictures. Some mention using RU58841 for improvement.
User achieved hair regrowth in 4.5 months using Fin, Min, Nizoral, vitamins, dermarolling, and cold water washes. Cold water washes improved scalp health, but unsure if significant contributor to regrowth.
The conversation discusses various supplements and vitamins like Vitamin D3, K2, Biotin, Iron, Zinc, and B Vitamins for improving hair health. It also mentions a combination of Tocotrienols, Pycnogenol, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Stinging Nettle, and Myricetin for stabilizing hair, with Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, and Stinging Nettle noted for thickening hair despite side effects.
Vitamin D supplementation may have led to slight hair regrowth and density improvement. Other treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and maintaining optimal vitamin D levels.
After suffering from hairloss and Seborrheic Dermatitis for three years with no improvement from various treatments, the individual found success with COQ10 and PQQ supplements, which led to new hair growth and a healthy scalp without flare-ups. They also plan to start additional supplements recommended by a dermatologist.
Finasteride is key for hair regrowth, supported by oral/topical minoxidil, Folexin, Nizoral/Head & Shoulders, and vitamin D. No side effects experienced; early intervention and patience are crucial.
People shared that Biotin supplements did not improve their hairloss and some experienced stronger nails or more pimples. They suggested trying finasteride or minoxidil instead for hairloss treatment.
Topical minoxidil is effective for hairloss, while topical finasteride caused side effects like erectile dysfunction. Mesotherapy is considered stronger than home treatments like microneedling with topical nutrients.
A user in Slovakia struggles to get finasteride for hairloss and considers using the UK-based Hair Repair Clinic, which others have used successfully for finasteride and dutasteride. The clinic offers quick service and ships medications directly, but it's unclear if they deliver to Slovakia.
A user is seeking affordable hairvitamins without biotin, already taking zinc and D3+K2, and has been dealing with chronic telogen effluvium since 2013. They previously used Nutrafol Vegan but found it too expensive.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins such as biotin, B5, B6, and C. They took 1.1 mg of oral finasteride, experienced a shedding period initially, and emphasized the importance of consistency.