A 25-year-old male saw significant hairgrowth in the temple regions after 9 months of using minoxidil and finasteride. He is happy with the progress but acknowledges more improvement is needed.
Follica's preferred microneedling protocol for hairgrowth, which includes needle depth, frequency and movement parameters as well as the use of topical treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride.
Using Megatek with minoxidil significantly increases hairgrowth, especially vellus hairs, but is less effective alone. Biotin and ketoconazole shampoo are also used to support hair health.
Rosemary oil and peppermint oil may promote hairgrowth and increase cutaneous blood flow, showing promise as treatments for androgenetic alopecia. Minoxidil 2% is also used for treating hair loss.
Castor oil's effectiveness for hairgrowth is debated, with concerns about its impact on skin health and prostaglandin levels. Some users suggest combining it with coconut oil and using it alongside finasteride for better results, while others recommend sticking to proven synthetic treatments.
Scalp massage may help with hairgrowth by stimulating blood flow, similar to minoxidil. Users discuss its potential benefits and share personal experiences, noting it might reduce DHT levels and improve hair health.
The conversation discusses using PGE2 as a hairgrowth stimulant, comparing it to minoxidil, and considering the addition of Setipiprant. Concerns about side effects like skin damage and cost are also mentioned.
The user reports 8 months of hairgrowth progress using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5k biotin daily, Nizoral 1% biweekly, a multivitamin daily, and Vitamin D 2000IU daily, with pictures provided for reference. Commenters discuss the improved thickness and length of the hair, with some suggesting a buzz cut for better comparison, which the user declines.
Microneedling before a hair transplant may harden the scalp and affect blood circulation, potentially impacting graft growth. Some users report successful transplants after microneedling, while others advise caution and consulting with a surgeon.
A user reports significant hair density increase and new growth at the temples after two months of using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermarolling, MK-677, zinc, and vitamin D3, with shedding stopping a week ago. They recently added MK-677 to their regimen.