Microneedling for hair loss, with concerns about cost and conflicting information on protocols. The user is unsure about purchasing and reusing microneedling stampers.
A 43-year-old male from Sydney is seeking advice on using a Dermapen with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. He inquires about the frequency of Dermapen use, needle depth, cartridge type, timing for applying Minoxidil, safety of numbing cream, and cartridge reuse.
A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.
The user is considering switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for better hair regrowth while using Oral Minoxidil. They are unsure about their progress and are contemplating increasing the Minoxidil dosage or trying Dutasteride.
People using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss experience multiple shedding phases, with some reporting regrowth and improved self-esteem, while others struggle with ongoing hair loss. Despite the challenges, many find the treatments worthwhile, though results vary.
The user is considering switching from a stamp to a pen for hair treatment due to poor results with the stamp. They are concerned about the availability of pen refills and are seeking better outcomes with the pen.
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.
A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and drinking topical minoxidil for almost four months to combat hair loss, seeing reduced shedding and some regrowth. Users advise against drinking minoxidil and suggest that using both finasteride and dutasteride together is overkill.
The conversation is about adding dermarolling to a hair loss treatment routine. The user seeks recommendations for dermarollers, stamps, or pens, emphasizing the importance of quality and proper cleaning.
A user shared their 12-month progress using 0.5% Pyrilutamide once daily, 0.025% topical finasteride once daily, 5% Minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling 3 times a week. They reported good progress but noted a slowdown in recent months, hoping for thicker hair soon.
The user has been on finasteride for 4.5 years and minoxidil for 10 years, maintaining hair but not regrowing much on the crown and temples. They are considering using a dermastamp more frequently and possibly trying RU58841, but are hesitant about dutasteride due to concerns about side effects and DHT suppression.
The user has been using Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and a dermastamp for 7 months and experienced a period with no shedding, but is now shedding about 100 hairs a day and is questioning if this is a result of the treatment or their normal hair loss. They are unable to start finasteride and are considering stopping the treatment due to the shedding.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily for 10 months and minoxidil once a day for 7 months to treat hair loss, but has seen minimal improvement. They recently started applying 0.05% tretinoin before minoxidil and incorporated dutasteride twice a week into their regimen.
User shared 126-day progress using Fin/Min/Niz/Microneedling for hair loss. Others discussed microneedling depth, results timeline, frontal coverage, and switching to Dutasteride.
The user has been using finasteride for two months, along with dermarolling, Nizoral, aloe vera, rosemary oil, multivitamins, and fish oil, and is pleased with the hair improvement. The recommended dose of finasteride is 1mg per day.
The user is using dutasteride 0.5mg every other day and recently started minoxidil 5% with a dermaroller. Initial side effects included watery semen, erection difficulties, and chest pain, but these have resolved.
The user experienced hair regrowth after using finasteride for three months and microneedling with a dermapen for a month and a half. Many responses confirm noticeable hair thickening, though some suggest waiting longer for more definitive results.
The user started a hair loss treatment with oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and microneedling, later switching to oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Despite initial stabilization, shedding resumed, and the user is considering switching to dutasteride after 12 months.
The user has been using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and nizoral shampoo for almost three months, along with supplements like biotin and vitamin D3, and reports noticeable hair regrowth without side effects. They aim to have more hair for a wedding in June and are considering using hair fibers for temporary enhancement.
The conversation discusses a natural approach to hair loss treatment, including using natural shampoo, daily scalp massages, derma rolling, and dietary changes, with the goal of improving hair health. Some users express skepticism about natural methods, advocating for finasteride or minoxidil, while others share positive experiences with natural treatments like essential oils and derma rolling.
The user is using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and a dermaroller for hair loss but is not seeing significant progress after three months. Suggestions include continuing treatment for at least a year, considering dutasteride, adding topical minoxidil, or possibly getting a hair transplant.
The user shared their hair loss treatment progress using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, derma stamping, and ketoconazole shampoo, noting improvements after switching back to a previous minoxidil brand. They are satisfied with the results and considering a hair transplant in the future.
The conversation is about a user's one-year progress in treating hair loss using a combination of finasteride and minoxidil spray, derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo. The user reports significant improvement and increased confidence, while others offer advice and express admiration for the results.
A 24-year-old uses microneedling, tretinoin, topical and oral minoxidil, and oral finasteride for hair growth, noticing baby hair growth and initial side effects that resolved. Another user shares a similar regimen, excluding finasteride.
The user shared their 9-month hair regrowth progress using topical Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 0.05%, retinoic acid 0.01%, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, and supplements like biotin. They experienced some hair density improvement but minimal change in the hairline, with initial side effects from finasteride that resolved after dosage adjustment.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil, finasteride, a dermastamp, and botanical oils like peppermint, rosemary, and pumpkin seed oil for hair growth. The user is considering using Alpha Infuse, which combines microneedling with plant oils, to enhance results.
The user is using 5% topical minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, biotin, vitamin D, zinc, and microneedling for hair loss. They report no sexual side effects and feel their libido may have increased.
A 28-year-old man is considering whether to proceed with a hair transplant in February or continue using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dermastamping, which have shown great progress in 3.5 months, to achieve desired results by his wedding in September 2026. Most responses suggest postponing the transplant to avoid potential "shock loss" and relying on the current treatment and hair fibers for the wedding.
A 28-year-old male experienced significant hair improvement in two months using 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, 1mg finasteride every other day, weekly dermastamping, daily scalp massages, and rosemary oil. The user reports no side effects and questions if the rapid progress is typical or if they are a hyper responder.