A 20-year-old with thinning hair has low vitaminD and normal testosterone. They are prescribed oral minoxidil and vitaminD, and are questioning if finasteride is also necessary.
VitaminD tests like D2, D3, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D are discussed before starting hair treatment. VitaminD can be obtained from food, but overdose has side effects.
The conversation discusses hair thinning and potential treatments, focusing on vitaminD supplements and their effects. Other suggestions include zinc, a high-protein diet, and coconut oil for hair health.
Topical Calcipotriol (vitaminD derivative) may help with hair regrowth, especially for alopecia areata. The user wonders if adding classic vitaminD to lotions like Minoxidil could have a similar effect.
A 24-year-old is experiencing hair shedding and regrowth while using dutasteride (1mg), vitaminD, and minoxidil (5%). Others share similar experiences with hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
Hair loss due to low VitaminD levels improved significantly after taking 4000UI VitaminD capsules and vitamin B supplements. The user noticed a reduction in hair shedding within a week.
Calculating the correct dosage of vitaminD from a 60,000 IU bottle using a dropper. The user is advised to take 0.05 ml for 600 IU, but struggles with finding a suitable supplement without additional ingredients like omega 3 or calcium.
The user has androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and low VitaminD levels, and they started using topical minoxidil (5%). They are considering finasteride but are concerned about side effects and are advised to seek mental health support.
The user reports noticeable hair growth progress after three months using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, microneedling, and VitaminD. Encouragement and additional advice, like using keto shampoo, are given by others.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitaminD, with some users experiencing shedding and others seeing improvement. Additional treatments like dutasteride, topical solutions, and lifestyle changes are also mentioned.
Finasteride is key for hair regrowth, supported by oral/topical minoxidil, Folexin, Nizoral/Head & Shoulders, and vitaminD. No side effects experienced; early intervention and patience are crucial.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using 5% minoxidil foam, Vitamin B12, and VitaminD, with suggestions to add oral finasteride and minoxidil for better results. Concerns about side effects, particularly from finasteride, and the need for a DHT blocker are also highlighted.
The conversation discusses a hair loss journey over 10 months using oral minoxidil, saw palmetto, and vitaminD. The user takes oral minoxidil mainly in the mornings.
A user shared progress pictures after 8 months of finasteride, 2 months of minoxidil, and 2 months of vitaminD. The post shows significant hair improvement despite some light differences in the photos.
Hair appears to be improving with a regimen of 1mg Finasteride daily, 5% topical Minoxidil once or twice a day, 4000 IU of VitaminD, and cutting out nicotine. It's still early to determine the full effect.
A 27-year-old male experiencing increased hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride daily, minoxidil nightly, and optimizing vitaminD, is considering zinc supplementation and seeking a dermatology referral. Concerns about potential shedding, thyroid levels, and zinc dosage are discussed, with advice to monitor and avoid over-supplementation.
After 9 months of using Dutasteride, oral and foam Minoxidil, Zinc, VitaminD, Nizoral shampoo, and microneedling, combined with reduced stress, an individual restored their hair. They saw significant improvement despite initial worsening, and had low VitaminD levels which they corrected with supplements.
A user's experience using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, vitaminD, scalp massage, exercise, and avoiding vaping and 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner to treat hair loss; they also discussed the side effects of finasteride.
A 47-year-old with significant hair loss tried Happy Head, micro needling, Pura D’Or Shampoo, and various vitamins for three months. The user shared progress pictures showing improvement.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment progress over three months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, weekly derma rolling, a bamboo brush, and vitamins Biotin, D, and Saw Palmetto. The user reports noticing hair regrowth at the temples.
A user is trying to reverse hair loss using vitamins E and D, jojoba oil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and microneedling, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to use Alpecin shampoo and will provide updates on the effectiveness of this regimen.
The user plans to test for DHT, total testosterone, free testosterone, E2, SHBG, and prolactin while supplementing with vitaminD and monitoring ferritin levels. They are experiencing hairline thinning and are seeking advice on whether their approach is excessive or lacking.
A user's experience with early balding and their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, vitaminD, and biotin to treat it. Another user asked if the minoxidil had helped with regrowth before they started using it.
A user shared their 7-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, daily microneedling, and 9 vitamins, including vitamin E, D, C, B12, biotin, omega 3, and zinc. They also massage their scalp daily and use baby shampoo.
This conversation is about a 40 year old male who has been using Dutasteride every other day, Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and vitamins to help with hair loss. The user experienced a shed at 7 months but noted improvement since then and was looking to fill in the gaps around their temples more. Others discussed potential side effects of Finasteride versus Dutasteride and suggested a hair transplant as well as questioned whether or not micro needling works alone.
A 40 year old male using Dutasteride every other day, Minoxidil once daily, micro needling roughly every other week, Nizoral twice a week and taking vitamins and biotin, with results showing hair darkening. The conversation includes discussion of side effects experienced by the user, as well as potential alternative treatments such as finasteride or RU58841.
A user recovered their crown using finasteride, dermarolling, and vitamins, and had a hair transplant for their hairline. They experienced no side effects from finasteride except increased libido and also take zinc, biotin, trace minerals, kelp, and vitaminD.
A user shared their one-month progress using finasteride 1mg, oral minoxidil 5mg, biotin, zinc, iron, omega, and vitaminsD and E. Other users noted good results but suggested only finasteride and minoxidil are necessary.
The user is using 5% topical minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, biotin, vitaminD, zinc, and microneedling for hair loss. They report no sexual side effects and feel their libido may have increased.