research Mineral Contents in Scalp Hair in Patients with Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Lower zinc and copper and higher cadmium in hair may be linked to non-insulin dependent diabetes.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Phosphorus in Swine. III. Influence of Dietary Calcium and Phosphorus Levels and Growth Rate on Mineral Content of Hair from Gilts and Barrows or Boars
Hair mineral analysis is not very useful for assessing overall mineral composition in animals.
research Hair Calcium Concentration is Associated with Calcium Intake and Bone Mineral Density
High hair calcium levels are linked to low calcium intake and low bone density.
research Mineral, trace element, and toxic metal concentration in hair from dogs with idiopathic epilepsy compared to healthy controls
Dogs with epilepsy have different hair mineral levels than healthy dogs, possibly due to epilepsy or its treatment.
research Influence of Ration Copper on Minerals in the Hair of Hereford and Holstein Calves2
Copper in the diet helps maintain hair color and mineral balance in calves.
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5 / 335 resultscommunity Dutasteride likely reduces Bone Mineral Density
Dutasteride may reduce bone mineral density, but there's no increased risk of osteoporosis or fractures compared to finasteride. Users suggest resistance training to counter potential bone effects.
community One year on oral fin and 7 months on oral min at 17 years old
A 17-year-old started using 1mg oral finasteride in April 2025 and increased oral minoxidil from 1.25mg to 2.5mg by December 2025. Users discuss progress, initial shedding, and suggest checking vitamin and mineral levels.
community Almost 7 months on topical fin/min- not seeing much benefit
A 39-year-old user has been using topical 0.3% finasteride with 6% minoxidil for almost 7 months without seeing significant improvement in hair regrowth. They are considering switching to a gel with higher minoxidil concentration, adding retinoic acid, or trying topical dutasteride, while others suggest returning to 5% minoxidil foam, adding oral finasteride, or exploring microneedling and lifestyle changes.
community After 6 Months adding Topical Fin to minoxidil. Trust the process, be patient!
After 6 months of adding topical finasteride to minoxidil, the user saw significant hair improvement, with noticeable results starting from the 5th month. The treatment included 5% minoxidil, 0.5 mg topical finasteride, and supplements like omega-3, minerals, and vitamins, with minimal side effects reported.
community Well here I am 3-4 years later.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.
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