User shared 13 months of progress using finasteride, microneedling, vitamins, and scalp care, and recently started stemoxydine. The post includes before and after photos.
The post discusses microneedling for hair regrowth, with the original poster seeking experiences of those who didn't see positive effects. A reply suggests that while microneedling doesn't guarantee hair regrowth, it increases the chances if done correctly.
The conversation is about starting microneedling for hair growth, with questions on needle sizes, session frequency, and reliable purchasing options. The user seeks clarity on FDA regulations and prefers to avoid certain online retailers.
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth for hair loss patients. Best protocol: 1.5mm dermaroller weekly for 12 weeks or 0.6mm dermapen every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, skipping topicals for 24 hours.
A user discusses their experience with at-home microneedling at 1mm for hair growth, feeling like they're hitting their skull. Other users suggest lowering the needle depth or stopping due to discomfort.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
The user reports using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, along with microneedling, vitamins, biotin, and nizoral shampoo. They recently increased minoxidil and finasteride to twice daily and feel their hair is thicker but are unsure about regrowth.
A user shared progress pictures 1.5 months after a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, using oral finasteride, topical finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. They are concerned about potential shock loss and the thinning appearance.
The user reports some hair regrowth after 12 weeks using 5% topical Minoxidil, 0.015% topical finasteride, and occasional microneedling. They also take multivitamins including biotin, though others suggest these are only effective if deficient.
The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is concerned about continued shedding. Suggestions include checking for nutrient deficiencies, consulting a dermatologist, and considering other potential causes like seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium.
A 20-year-old is using minoxidil, finasteride, tretinoin cream, and microneedling for hair loss but sees no improvement in the crown area and is considering a hair transplant. Users advise patience with finasteride and suggest trying a low-dose oral minoxidil if no progress is seen.
The user has maintained their hairline with finasteride for 5 years and saw no results from minoxidil. They are inquiring if tretinoin alone can cause hair regrowth.
The user is using topical finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and microneedling for hair regrowth but hasn't seen results after 2-3 weeks. They added tretinoin to their routine and are advised to wait a few months for potential changes.
The user shared their two-month progress using 5% topical minoxidil and microneedling without finasteride, noting significant hair growth. Other users suggested adding ketoconazole shampoo and discussed microneedling depths, while some expressed skepticism about long-term results without a DHT blocker.
A 17-year-old is stressed about mild male pattern baldness and is considering treatments like minoxidil and finasteride but is concerned about starting finasteride too young. Users suggest starting with minoxidil and considering finasteride at 18, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a doctor and not obsessing over hair loss.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, genuine minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting significant improvement after switching from a fake minoxidil product. They advised others to verify the authenticity of minoxidil through a bleach test to avoid counterfeit products.
The user shared minimal results from using JXL-069 for hair loss, noting a slight lengthening of vellus hairs and plans to switch to a prodrug variant due to limited effectiveness. They also mentioned using finasteride and minoxidil, which have plateaued in results.
Visible hair improvement after 10 weeks using minoxidil, estradiol enanthate, acetophenide algestone, and bicalutamide. The user is a 25-year-old male with reduced testosterone levels, expressing a preference for less masculinity.
Young men are advised to delay hair transplants until after age 25, using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling to manage hair loss. Concerns about unethical doctors highlight the need for careful planning.
Hair loss is linked to the loss of stem cells in hair follicles, and potential treatments include gene editing and microneedling. Discussions also mention using Minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling to improve hair growth.
PP405 shows potential for hair growth by increasing terminal hair and converting vellus hairs, but results are modest and more waiting is needed. It complements existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but won't replace them.
A 40+ year-old male is experiencing tiny new hair growth after 2 months using topical Minoxidil, 0.5 Finasteride, red light therapy, derma rolling, Biotin, Vitamin D, and Fish oil. Another user advises waiting 6 months to a year for noticeable regrowth, noting that medications mainly maintain hair.
A 31-year-old used topical minoxidil and finasteride with weekly microneedling for 3.5 weeks, seeing improvements in the crown and frontal areas. They are happy with the results and curious about the 3-month mark.
A 23-year-old has been using topical minoxidil for 8 months and recently added finasteride for 1 month to address hair loss. They are also taking "Foilhair A" and have started microneedling.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.
A user had a hair transplant 16 years ago and lost hair after stopping finasteride. They're now using a combination of treatments including oral dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, Pyrilutamide, and microneedling, and have seen improved density but are unsure if it's enough to grow their hair out. They also had a bad experience with scalp micropigmentation (SMP) and are considering redoing it.
The conversation is about a 60-year-old woman with no grey hair and good hair condition, leading to jokes about her using hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, despite being dead for 3500 years. Some commenters speculate on genetics and the absence of hair loss conditions.
PP405 cannot restore extracted hair follicles after a transplant as they are removed, not dormant. Combining verteporphin with wounding and PP405 is suggested but not confirmed effective.
The user is considering using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling for hair regrowth and is concerned about maintaining progress if they stop microneedling. They are also contemplating switching from topical to oral minoxidil for convenience.