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Vitamin deficiencies, especially biotin and vitamin D, can cause hair loss.
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5 / 953 resultsresearch Gastric Trichobezoar in a 2‐Year‐Old Girl With Severe Malnutrition and Social Risk: A Case Report
Gastric trichobezoar in young children requires surgery and comprehensive care to prevent serious complications.
research Effects of Folic Acid or Zinc Malnutrition on Rotaviral Infection in a Murine Model
Folic acid deficiency worsens rotaviral infection, while zinc deficiency affects physical health but not the infection.
research The hair cycle and its regulation
Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
research Hair Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
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5 / 44 resultscommunity Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?
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.
community 40 days finasteride , hair loss from sickness
The user experienced significant hair loss due to health issues and started using finasteride 40 days ago. They cannot use minoxidil due to an allergy and are seeking advice on whether finasteride will help.
community ladies and gentlmen, vitamin E is your hair follicles second best friend
Vitamin E is suggested as beneficial for hair follicles. Some users question the dosage and effectiveness, while others share positive experiences with vitamins.
community 4 months of low-dose Minoxidil
A 21-year-old male used low-dose 5% topical Minoxidil inconsistently for four months, resulting in stopped hair shedding and improved hair density, though the hairline remained unchanged. Users discussed the potential use of finasteride and other treatments, with some suggesting consulting a dermatologist for further advice.
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