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      community Seeking Advice on Microneedling and Hair Care Post-Treatment

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user plans to use an electric microneedling pen for hair loss, set to penetrate 0.6mm to 0.8mm, and apply rosemary oil in jojoba oil post-treatment. They also intend to use 5% Minoxidil daily, followed by a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and jojoba oils.

      community Is microneedling by itself effective?

      in Microneedling  11 upvotes 7 months ago
      Microneedling alone has limited effectiveness for hair growth, but it may enhance the results of topical minoxidil. The optimal needle length varies, and while some users report benefits, others see no significant change without additional treatments.

      community Micro needling has made my hairline worse?

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been microneedling at 0.25mm once a week for 4 weeks and noticed further hairline recession. They are concerned about the impact of vitamin deficiencies, like biotin, on hair growth.

      community Oral minoxidil + microneedling - pointless?

      in Microneedling  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is considered effective for hair growth, and some users combine it with microneedling despite mixed opinions on its additional benefits. Concerns about microneedling include potential scarring and lack of conclusive evidence on its effectiveness when used with oral treatments.

      community Carnitine Tartrate + Potassium chloride + Niacin

       6 upvotes 11 years ago
      The post discusses using Carnitine Tartrate, Potassium Chloride, and Niacin to reduce hair shedding, with the user experiencing significant improvement. The user also suggests considering a ketogenic/paleo diet for those with insulin resistance-related hair loss.

      community Microneedling technique clarification

      in Microneedling  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using a Dr. Pen for microneedling on a widow's peak, with advice to use a depth of 1.25mm and hold it in place for 10 seconds. The user is also using minoxidil.

      community Results of using microneedling (6 months)

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user reported hair regrowth using microneedling with a Dr.Pen Ultima M8 over six months, without additional treatments like minoxidil or finasteride. They followed a schedule of varying needle depths and noted lifestyle changes to reduce stress.

      community I fixed my hair shedding without Fin, Dut, RU, Pyri and Microneedling

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reports significantly reduced hair shedding by using a topical mixture containing 10% Minoxidil, 0.1% Melatonin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 5% Rosemary Oil, and 5% Peppermint Oil, and attributes the success mainly to Melatonin. They also use a copper peptide serum (AHK-Cu) for hair growth and Ketoconazole shampoo for scalp cleaning, but have stopped using other treatments like Finasteride and RU58841.

      community Does anyone know the chemical formula for pelage pp405?

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the lack of public information on the chemical structure of PP405, a hair loss treatment, and the challenges of synthesizing it without a patent. It also explores a patent related to hydrogen-based topical formulations for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.

      community How to microneedle without infection

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      Microneedling can cause infections if not done carefully; users suggest using alcohol swabs and reducing needle depth to avoid issues. Proper sanitation and gentle pressure are key to preventing bleeding and infection.

      community Small personal success with fin and microneedling

      in Chat  32 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 29-year-old man experienced significant hair thickening at the front and top after using finasteride and microneedling for two months, as noticed by his hairdresser. He used 0.5 mg/day of finasteride orally, switched to a topical solution, and performed microneedling with a Derminator2 every 6-7 days.

      community Dr. Rassman vs Kevin Mann on Eucapil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Eucapil is discussed as a potential hair loss treatment with some believing it to be effective, though its efficacy compared to finasteride is debated. It is considered an anti-androgen treatment, often used alongside other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but lacks independent studies to fully support its effectiveness.

      community Can Micro Needling be harmful in long term?

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of microneedling for hair loss, with concerns about potential long-term effects like fibrosis and scarring. Users share experiences and opinions on combining microneedling with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but there is uncertainty about the long-term safety and efficacy.

      community Month 2.5 redo. Topical fin/min microneedling once a week.

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who initially had positive results with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss, but experienced side effects like fog and depression. After stopping and losing progress, they restarted with topical treatments and microneedling, reporting good results and no side effects.

      community Carrier for homemade topical Finasteride

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about making topical finasteride using stemoxydine as a carrier. The user is considering buying Redken Cerafill Hair Re-Densifying Treatment (Stemoxydine) 90ml for this purpose.

      community 9-Month Routine Update. Advice?

      in Update  3 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user has been using 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 9 months with little improvement and has recently added microneedling, showing slight progress. The new protocol includes switching to 5mg oral Minoxidil, continuing microneedling, and adding Anagenil Complex, while seeking advice on whether to stop topical Minoxidil and the effectiveness of Anagenil Complex.