The conversation is about severe Vitamin D deficiency and its potential link to hair loss. The user is already using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil for aggressive hair loss.
Applying vitamin E capsules, specifically tocotrienols, on the scalp for hair regrowth. Users are skeptical about its effectiveness due to lack of evidence.
Minoxidil can inhibit collagen production, potentially causing premature aging. The user is inquiring if Vitamin C serum or derma rolling can counteract this effect.
The user alternates between minoxidil and finasteride or dutasteride, uses a specific shampoo, and takes biotin and saw palmetto vitamins for hair loss. They are considering oral minoxidil for additional results.
A 31-year-old experienced significant hair loss reduction using oral finasteride for 4 months, after trying various treatments like oils, shampoos, and saw palmetto. The user avoided minoxidil due to its inconvenience and potential side effects, finding finasteride alone effective for their needs.
Minoxidil regrowth may be slowed by low vitamin D and ferritin levels. The user is experiencing slow hair regrowth and is considering addressing these deficiencies.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has low levels of Vitamin D, B12, and iron. They are seeking advice on vitamin D supplementation, despite no family history of hair loss.
The user plans to test for DHT, total testosterone, free testosterone, E2, SHBG, and prolactin while supplementing with vitamin D and monitoring ferritin levels. They are experiencing hairline thinning and are seeking advice on whether their approach is excessive or lacking.
A 17-year-old is experiencing hair thinning all over, possibly due to low vitamin D levels. They are advised to consider vitamin D supplementation and check other factors like iron or thyroid function.
Dustaride doesn't require avoiding any vitamins, but checking vitamin D levels and supplementing if deficient is suggested. Hair vitamins are generally unnecessary unless there's a deficiency.
The user started finasteride and experienced increased shedding for five months. They are concerned about how low vitamin levels might affect the shedding and effectiveness of finasteride.
A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.
User experienced hair loss after weight loss and started using finasteride 1mg and a multivitamin called HAIRGRO. They noticed increased oily skin and sebum production and are unsure if they should continue the multivitamin.
A user experienced hair thinning and increased shedding after starting a high-dose B-complex supplement while using Minoxidil and RU58841. They are seeking advice on whether others have had similar issues with high doses of Vitamin B3 and B5.
The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.
The user's first hair transplant failed, and they are preparing for a second one. They are considering whether to continue multivitamins and B complex before the surgery, and are asking for advice on supplements to take for hair loss that do not include DHT blockers, finasteride, minoxidil, or high-dose biotin, and are contemplating iron, folic acid, vitamin C, and NAC for before and after the surgery.
B-complex vitamins may improve hair appearance but have limited impact on hair loss. Some users also use minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment.
The conversation discusses using topical vitamin C in shampoo or serum for hair growth and thickness. The user mentions using the Nioxin system to maintain thick hair and is curious about the effects of vitamin C on hair growth.
Iron or vitamin deficiencies can lead to decreased hair diameter, not just androgenetic alopecia. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user accidentally discovered that applying vitamin E oil to their scalp significantly reduced their hair shedding for about 1.5 weeks. They reported improved hair quality and a drastic decrease in hair loss after treatment.
Topical retinol does not affect hair loss and may help hair regrowth. It is different from isotretinoin, which can cause hair loss due to its systemic effects.
So maybe vitamin D is important here
This conversation discussed the user's successful results from a combination of treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, ketozolin shampoo, Vitamin D and biotin. The discussion also included advice about frequency and dosages for these treatments.
Topical Calcipotriol (vitamin D derivative) may help with hair regrowth, especially for alopecia areata. The user wonders if adding classic vitamin D to lotions like Minoxidil could have a similar effect.
A 26-year-old with extreme male pattern baldness saw hair regrowth after 6 months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral, a vitamin complex, biotin, and a shampoo with baicapil. Continuation of treatment is necessary to maintain results; stopping may lead to hair loss, making a hair transplant a potential future option.
Hair loss treatments include finasteride and spironolactone. Low vitamin D levels may contribute to hair loss, and normalizing levels could potentially help regrowth.
OP has been using finasteride for almost 2 years and is asking if it's okay to take it with vitamins like vitamin C, multivitamins, and fish oils. Another user mentions taking all vitamins together, usually with a small meal.
The conversation discusses using Vitamin E, Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment. The link provided offers more information on the benefits of Vitamin E for hair loss.
Iron and zinc vitamins helped improve hairline regrowth for someone with celiac disease. Nutrient deficiencies, like iron, can contribute to hair loss, especially around the temples.