5 months on finasteride - 1 year on minoxidil comparison day 1 vs now Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/1/2026
The user has been using minoxidil 5% twice daily for a year and finasteride 0.5 mg daily for five months, seeing noticeable hair growth without side effects. They are considering adding microneedling with a derma roller or stamp to their routine for enhanced results.
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Microneedling is debated for hair loss treatment, with some users finding it beneficial for minoxidil absorption and others skeptical of its effectiveness. Alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil are recommended, while tools like dermarollers, dermapens, and dermastamps are discussed for their pros and cons.
community 30 years old - 1 mg finasteride/day, minoxidil 2x a day, Nizoral shampoo and derma roller 2x a week, and conditioner everyday. 7 month progress.
30-year-old uses 1 mg finasteride daily, minoxidil 2x a day, Nizoral shampoo, derma roller 2x a week, and conditioner for 7-month progress. Significant improvement seen after 5 months, with no side effects.
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The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth after 3 months using 1 mg oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, weekly 1.5mm derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo every other day, with no side effects. The conversation includes various responses, questions about the user's ethnicity and previous scalp condition, and suggestions for topical treatments.
community Almost 2 months in. I’ve been on 1mg oral finasteride, 2.5 oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, Biotin, vitamin D3, fish oil and microneedling weekly, 1mm needle roller.
The user is undergoing a hair loss treatment using 1mg oral finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D3, fish oil, and weekly microneedling with a 1mm needle roller. They are considering switching from a dermaroller to a dermastamp for better results and are hopeful about the progress shown in recent photos.
community Reminder: use a derma stamp not a derma roller
Using a derma stamp instead of a derma roller for hair growth is more effective and less damaging. The user experienced hair improvement with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and a derma stamp.
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