Dermastamp is preferred for hair growth and skin health due to fewer scars, with recommended needle sizes of 0.5-1.5mm. Dermapen is also favored over dermarollers, which are considered dangerous.
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 is exploring hair loss treatments in China, currently using finasteride and minoxidil, and is concerned about seborrheic dermatitis. Clinics are recommending selenium sulfide, doxycycline, and mesotherapy ampoules like PT88/PT66 or SP88/SP66, but the user is unsure about their effectiveness.
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.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a treatment regimen including finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, RU58841, red light therapy, microneedling, and various supplements. They switched from dutasteride to finasteride due to side effects and reported improved results and well-being.
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.
A 22-year-old has been using minoxidil and finasteride for four years with limited success and recently added microneedling to their regimen. They have seen some hair regrowth and are advised to continue using minoxidil alongside microneedling and consider lifestyle factors like diet and stress.
Using a combination of micro-needling and exosome injections as a potential treatment for male pattern baldness, which could result in 50% or more regrowth.
The user experienced positive scalp results with Dutasteride but noticed beard thinning, prompting a switch back to Finasteride. They plan to monitor the situation and may consider combining treatments in the future.
PP405 may revive dormant hair follicles, and DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride could maintain new hair. Combining PP405 with minoxidil might be optimal, but long-term effects and continuous use are uncertain.
A 39-year-old user experienced hair regrowth using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, dermastamping, and Nizoral shampoo after switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are hopeful for significant improvement in their receding hairline.
Using a dermaroller can enhance hair regrowth, especially when combined with minoxidil, and is recommended at depths of 0.75-1.5mm weekly. Microneedling boosts absorption and blood flow, and red light therapy is also being considered for hair growth.
The conversation discusses the potential of Verteporfin, an FDA-approved drug, for hair loss treatment, particularly in combination with microneedling or PRP. Users express hope and curiosity about its application, while some remain cautious due to the need for more extensive testing.
User discusses tight scalp causing hair loss and suggests treatments like scalp massages, PRP, saw palmetto, and eucapil. They share their experience with saw palmetto and eucapil and consider adding PRP and scalp massages for better results.
The conversation is about the interest in testing verteporfin, potentially with a dermaroller, for hair loss treatment. There is frustration over the lack of group buys for promising treatments compared to past efforts with less evidence.
Follica's preferred microneedling protocol for hair growth, which includes needle depth, frequency and movement parameters as well as the use of topical treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride.
Microneedling at depths greater than 0.6 mm may damage miniaturized hair follicles, with 0.5 mm showing better results for hair regrowth. Combining microneedling with minoxidil enhances absorption, but caution is advised to avoid damaging follicles.
The conversation discusses the positive impact of finasteride and dermarolling on hair loss. The topic is categorized under "Progress Pictures", highlighting the noticeable difference these treatments have made.
A user reversed hair loss using 0.5 mg of dutasteride daily without side effects. Others noted hair thickening but questioned the absence of minoxidil use.
User reports regrowth at temples and improved hairline density after 6 months of using 0.5 mg Dutasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, and vitamins. Considering adding copper peptide but concerned about overdoing it; experiencing increased shedding on the crown.
A user reported significant hair regrowth after 3 months using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, and microneedling, along with biotin, vitamin D, iron, and zinc supplements. They are optimistic about continued progress despite initial skepticism.
A user shared their 7-month progress after a hair transplant, using dutasteride and minoxidil to maintain native hair. The transplant was done in Juarez, Mexico, and the user noted that medication is still necessary to prevent further hair loss.
A peptide-based delivery system for finasteride shows promise in reducing systemic side effects while maintaining hair growth effectiveness. Combining this with other treatments like minoxidil and RU58841 could enhance results with lower systemic absorption.
A user successfully regrew hair using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5% topical Minoxidil 1-2 times a day, and weekly derma stamping, with no side effects. Others shared their hair loss struggles and interest in these treatments.
OP experienced significant hair growth after switching from topical treatments to oral Dutasteride, alongside using CJC/Ipamorelin and Cialis. They stopped using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, attributing the hair growth to the new regimen.
A user's 15-month experience with oral finasteride, minoxidil, zinc and vitamin C, caffeine, and microneedling as treatments for hair loss, which has yielded impressive results. Suggestions were made to stack a topical DHT blocker with the finasteride or increase the microneedling regimen, and it was suggested to re-evaluate at the two year mark.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and a 4,000-graft hair transplant performed by Dr. Nader in Reynosa, Mexico. The results were natural-looking, and the user plans a second transplant for additional density if needed.
The user discusses their hair loss experience, exploring various hypotheses including thyroid levels, vitamin D, DHEA, nutritional deficiency, diabetes, seborrheic dermatitis, lack of nutrition to hair follicles, chronic inflammation, female pattern hair loss causes, cortisol, and prolactin levels. They are currently using finasteride, beta-sitosterol, and have tried topical dutasteride and microneedling therapy.
The user is considering microneedling versus a hair transplant (HT) for crown hair loss while currently using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They are hesitant about microneedling due to potential scarring but are open to trying it before deciding on a hair transplant.
The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hair loss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.