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.
A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitaminD deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.
VitaminD deficiency might cause hair loss at the temples. The user has a vitaminD level of 9ng and is experiencing hair loss in that area, resembling a Norwood scale 1 (NW1) pattern.
A user found that vitaminD deficiency was causing their hair loss and saw improvement after taking D3 supplements. Others noted that while vitaminD can affect hair, male pattern baldness usually requires treatments like finasteride.
The conversation discusses the importance of taking vitaminD with food for better absorption and its potential role in hair loss. Some users also suggest taking vitaminD with K2, getting sunlight, and using finasteride for hair loss treatment.
The individual is experiencing hair loss and has a vitaminD deficiency, with levels at 7.49ng/ml or 26nmol/l. They are unsure if the deficiency is causing the hair loss and are seeking advice on vitaminD supplementation.
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.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, and the potential impact of VitaminD and folic acid deficiencies on hair regrowth. It suggests that while male pattern baldness is the primary cause, addressing vitamin deficiencies may aid in improving regrowth.
Low vitaminD levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitaminD, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitamin B12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.
A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning due to vitaminD deficiency and has completed a vitaminD prescription without seeing improvement. Suggestions include waiting a few months for potential regrowth or considering treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for androgenetic alopecia.
Low VitaminD can cause hair shedding, and taking 5000 IU of VitaminD daily reduced shedding significantly. VitaminD deficiency is common and correcting it can benefit overall health.
A user experiencing excessive hair shedding and a receding hairline is questioning if low vitaminD levels could be the cause, despite levels being within the normal range. Replies suggest that while vitaminD deficiency can cause hair loss, it might not be the issue in this case.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on vitaminD and B12 deficiencies, and mentions using finasteride. It also suggests getting a biopsy to differentiate between MPB and other conditions.
The conversation is about severe VitaminD deficiency and its potential link to hair loss. The user is already using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil for aggressive hair loss.
A user experiencing significant hair loss found they had a severe vitaminD deficiency and was prescribed 50,000IU vitaminD pills, likely to be taken weekly. They are questioning if the deficiency could be the cause of their hair loss and if correcting it could stop the shedding and improve hair recovery.
Minoxidil regrowth may be slowed by low vitaminD 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 VitaminD, B12, and iron. They are seeking advice on vitaminD supplementation, despite no family history of hair loss.
A 17-year-old is experiencing hair thinning all over, possibly due to low vitaminD levels. They are advised to consider vitaminD supplementation and check other factors like iron or thyroid function.
Taking oral VitaminD alongside topical minoxidil improves hair density more than using minoxidil alone. Users discuss VitaminD dosages, potential benefits, and the importance of combining it with Vitamin K2.
A user improved their hair health by taking 50,000 IU of vitamin D3 weekly due to a deficiency. Others discussed the potential link between vitaminD and hair growth, with some sharing similar experiences and emphasizing the importance of monitoring vitaminD levels and consulting with doctors.
So maybe vitaminD is important here
This conversation discussed the user's successful results from a combination of treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, ketozolin shampoo, VitaminD and biotin. The discussion also included advice about frequency and dosages for these treatments.
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.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, vitaminD supplements, and the potential impact of iron overload. The user experienced hair regrowth with high-dose vitaminD but faced hair thinning again after reducing the dosage, and is now exploring the role of iron overload in hair loss.
Hair loss treatments include finasteride and spironolactone. Low vitaminD levels may contribute to hair loss, and normalizing levels could potentially help regrowth.