VitaminDtests like D2, D3, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D are discussed before starting hair treatment. VitaminD can be obtained from food, but overdose has side effects.
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.
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.
The user treated androgenic alopecia with topical minoxidil, finasteride, vitaminD, and biotin, while also using ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff. They focus on weight training and take daily vitaminD tablets.