A 43-year-old male saw significant hair regrowth and increased density after three months using topical Minoxidil (5%), topical Finasteride (0.025%), and 0.75mm microneedling every two weeks, with no side effects. He plans to continue and may reduce Finasteride concentration if progress continues.
Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.
User had minor hair transplant in 2020, used Fin since 2008, Min since 2014, and added microneedling in 2022. Routine was irregular with no severe effects.
Combining microneedling and tretinoin with topical minoxidil involves discontinuing tretinoin a week before microneedling and resuming it a week after. Some people microneedle weekly, adjusting tretinoin use accordingly.
A user's 18-month hairline progress using minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral, microneedling, and scalp massage. They share their routine and discuss treatment effectiveness and photo order confusion.
The user has been using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily for three years and added microneedling a year ago to treat hair loss. They shared progress pictures and are open to further suggestions to improve results.
The user has been microneedling weekly for almost 8 months without seeing progress and is experiencing shedding. They are also using finasteride daily and Kirkland minoxidil twice a day, and had a hair transplant after starting finasteride.
The user documented eight weeks of progress using 5% topical minoxidil, 1 mg oral finasteride, and weekly microneedling. They reported diffuse fill-in and new baby hairs, with plans to taper off topical minoxidil.
The user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hair growth after one year of using finasteride and minoxidil. They are considering microneedling to further improve their hairline and have chosen to use a derma stamp.
A 19-year-old female with Diffuse Alopecia was advised by a dermatologist to use vitamin supplements, a hair serum, and antifungal drops, leading to some improvement. Other users suggested treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and consulting a different dermatologist for further advice.
The user reported positive hair regrowth after 11 months on finasteride and 4 months of microneedling. Opinions in the conversation vary, with some endorsing microneedling as effective and others emphasizing finasteride as essential, while acknowledging that treatments may not work for everyone.
The user shared a two-year update on hair loss treatment using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling, noting significant progress after starting oral treatments and microneedling. They began treatment in early 2023 after noticing hair loss in late 2021.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using dutasteride 0.5 mg daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice a day, and microneedling over several months. They also used ketoconazole shampoo and rosemary oil, reporting some side effects but overall positive results.
The user shared their 3-month progress using 5% topical minoxidil and microneedling with a 1mm dermaroller, noting significant hair growth without using finasteride. They applied minoxidil twice daily and used the dermaroller three times a week, experiencing a short shedding phase after 2-3 weeks.
The user stopped using topical minoxidil and finasteride after 2.5 months and switched to oral finasteride, 1mg daily, and did microneedling 1.5mm seven times. They experienced occasional sleep issues and watery semen as side effects, which stopped after discontinuing the topical treatment.
The conversation discusses using 1.5mm microneedling to improve responses to Minoxidil for hair loss. One user humorously suggests more aggressive microneedling.
A user is considering microneedling to enhance absorption of a prescribed topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and Latanoprost, while already taking oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride. They seek advice on the effectiveness and safety of combining these treatments, especially due to the cost and their desire to maximize results.
A 38-year-old man using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss is considering adding finasteride to his regimen. He is concerned about potential effects on beard growth but seeks advice on whether to add finasteride now or wait.
A 34-year-old man with diffuse hair loss experienced regrowth and hair thickening using daily Dutasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, a specialized shampoo, and microneedling. He switched from Finasteride to Dutasteride after seeing significant improvement in a peer, reporting no side effects.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil and dutasteride over several months. Many commenters praised the progress and suggested additional treatments like microneedling for further improvement.
User discusses scalp micropigmentation for denser hair appearance and its benefits compared to lifelong treatments. Special ink is used, which can fade and blur over time but can be topped up.
The user "Expliced" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for 1 year and 3 months. Another user mentioned that using a high-definition camera with flash and sharpening the photo can show new hairs appearing sooner.
The conversation discusses using topical melatonin for diffuse thinning and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. The user is seeking advice on whether melatonin could help with their condition.
The user is treating hair loss with dermarolling, a laser helmet, scalp massages, and Nizoral. They stopped using minoxidil and finasteride and are considering pumpkin seed oil and sulforaphane.
A user's progress with using Minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling to treat hair loss; another user mentioned a Japanese study that found better results for hairy individuals on finasteride.
The user has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and laser light therapy for 11 weeks to address hair thinning. They report difficulty applying the treatment due to increased hair thickness and are unsure if the results are significant.
A user achieved significant hair regrowth from Norwood 3 to a dense Norwood 2 after five months using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and a topical solution with minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. The user reported no side effects and found the topical treatment especially effective for the hairline.
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
The user applied 5% minoxidil twice daily and microneedled approximately 1.5 times a month. They noticed some progress in hair growth, though they were unsure if it was due to treatment or hair length.