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research A Cross-sectional Study of Plasma Trace Elements and Vitamins Content in Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

3 citations , November 2020 in “Biological Trace Element Research”

Men with hair loss may lack zinc, copper, and vitamin D; supplements could help.

research Effect of hypochromotrichia on hair copper and zinc during kwashiorkor

4 citations , June 1980 in “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition”

Malnutrition can change hair color due to altered copper and zinc levels.

research Diffuse alopecia; nutritional factors and supplements

9 citations , March 2014 in “TURKDERM”

Proper nutrition is crucial for healthy hair growth.

research Hair Loss Management

July 2018 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology”

Eat a balanced diet for healthy hair; only use supplements if you have a proven nutrient deficiency.

research Trace element status of the patients with alopecia areata

2 citations , June 2016 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases”

People with alopecia areata have lower blood zinc and iron, and higher hair iron, copper, chromium, and nickel.

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community Doing everything still losing hair

in Minoxidil 17 upvotes 11 months ago

The user is experiencing hair loss despite using 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg minoxidil, a multivitamin, and a topical finasteride-minoxidil solution. Suggestions include increasing minoxidil dosage, addressing vitamin deficiencies, especially Vitamin D, and considering lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.

community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia

in Treatment 94 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 1 year ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Dont fucking wait to start finasteride!

in Chat 372 upvotes 5 years ago

User baldwarrior85 regrets not starting finasteride earlier to prevent hair loss. Others share their experiences, with some having side effects and others seeing positive results from the treatment.

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