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Also, that was in vivo which means zinc do inhibit 5aR1 in human body. Topical may be different though
My Zix Experience - How B6 And Zinc Have Saved My Hair
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Day 90 update since I added minoxidil to my regimen. So far so good. My hair seems thicker/coarser, it's darker (despite way more sun in the summer), it feels noticeably denser and more robust, my hair generally looks good, and I never worry about how my hair parts or how thin it looks when greasy. I have noticed just running my hand through my hair that my hair feels more dense.
I was overly optimistic, hoping for more regrowth on the hairline, but not too much movement so far I think. I think my hairline has thickened however and I suspect errant hairs that have been left behind as my hairline has pulled back over the years have thickened. I also think there is possibly some minor regrowth (too early to tell).
On the whole, I think my hair has regained more thickness than I've lost in 3-5 years. That said, I havent yet regrown the hairs totally lost - whose to say what the future will bring but I am optimistic that zix has preserved a good chunk of those "lost hairs" in stasis.
I think 4 months is a minimum to really assess, and realistically 6 month is probably more the time I need to give it a full review. That said, I am glad I was fixated on 3 months, because it would have seem much too far away. Now 1 more month seems easy to wait with the encouraging results I am already experiencing, and by the end of month 4, 2 more months will seem easy enough as my hair will likely be that much better.
Anyhow, this progress is noticeable but requires more patience to really see the results I suspect. I do think things will continue to improve, perhaps peaking around 12 months. That said, until it peaks I'll keep crossing my fingers for improvement.
I was overly optimistic, hoping for more regrowth on the hairline, but not too much movement so far I think. I think my hairline has thickened however and I suspect errant hairs that have been left behind as my hairline has pulled back over the years have thickened. I also think there is possibly some minor regrowth (too early to tell).
On the whole, I think my hair has regained more thickness than I've lost in 3-5 years. That said, I havent yet regrown the hairs totally lost - whose to say what the future will bring but I am optimistic that zix has preserved a good chunk of those "lost hairs" in stasis.
I think 4 months is a minimum to really assess, and realistically 6 month is probably more the time I need to give it a full review. That said, I am glad I was fixated on 3 months, because it would have seem much too far away. Now 1 more month seems easy to wait with the encouraging results I am already experiencing, and by the end of month 4, 2 more months will seem easy enough as my hair will likely be that much better.
Anyhow, this progress is noticeable but requires more patience to really see the results I suspect. I do think things will continue to improve, perhaps peaking around 12 months. That said, until it peaks I'll keep crossing my fingers for improvement.
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I have used Zix for years on and off.
My question is, yes my shedding slows way down when using it twice daily and I do recede when off it....
But how can thos be scientifically.
For example... finasterade inhibits Type two 5ar..... which creates DHT that attacks the scalp.
But Zix only inhibits Type 1 5ar..... which is responsible for DHT for brain function.... so of this is true, how the hell is Zix even helping us at all?
My question is, yes my shedding slows way down when using it twice daily and I do recede when off it....
But how can thos be scientifically.
For example... finasterade inhibits Type two 5ar..... which creates DHT that attacks the scalp.
But Zix only inhibits Type 1 5ar..... which is responsible for DHT for brain function.... so of this is true, how the hell is Zix even helping us at all?
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Does zix really block only type 1
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That guy would be ugly with hair too tbh. Dudes like 5’4 with an ugly face and no facial hair
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Why’d you drop zix?
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Too see if LLLT is enough
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I don’t use it with min but definitely do them separately
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Is there a premixed Zix option?
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After using zix for 16 years, Ive added minoxidil 3.5 mths ago and im seeing some good results - I apply minoxidil in morning and zix at night.
Yea this would seem better option......
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No - well actually there is something called revivogen. https://revivogen.com/
cant attest to its efficacy, but I can attest to its high cost though.
I use a combination of different shampoo, Regenepure DR/BIG 3/Revita/Etc and Regenepure DR is my best one that also contains B6/ZINC and Saw Palmetto.
I might check Revivogen to my regime, the reviews are great, thanks.
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https://hairshopeurope.com/kmax-stimulating-hair-growth-therapy-spray
it contains also azelaic acid, caffeine, nigella sativa oil, zinc, vit b6, all naturals mild dht blockers /regulators
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Most products with zinc and b6 use pyridoxine hcl and not p5p. Maybe its more effective?
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this has been discussed
aesthetic reasons suggests pyridoxine
some sources suggest that the activated pyridoxal-5-phosphate form is better. there are few studies about it