Hair fibers impressively cover bald spots, boosting confidence. User started big 3 treatment (0.5mg fin, 1 time minoxidil 5% topical, ketoconazole 2%) for regrowth.
A new study suggests microneedling alone doesn't benefit male balding, but users argue the study's methods differ from common practices, like combining microneedling with minoxidil and using more frequent treatments. Some believe the study's short duration and infrequent sessions are inadequate to assess microneedling's effectiveness.
A 33-year-old user has been on finasteride for 10 years with great results and recently increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5 mg to improve hair thickness and possibly regrow hair. They are considering microneedling and a hair transplant to enhance their hairline and temples, despite already having significant improvement.
Optimal microneedling routine is 1.25mm once a week with Dr Pen 36 needles. Applying Minoxidil right after microneedling may increase systemic absorption risk.
The user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using a minoxidil and finasteride spray, along with occasional microneedling, and encouraged others to try it. Despite skepticism from some users about a possible hair transplant, the user insisted their results were solely from the treatment.
Hair loss treatment with 3 months Minoxidil and Microneedling, 1 month 0.25 finasteride daily. User reports progress, others discuss effectiveness of Microneedling.
Microneedling for hair loss involves sterilizing tools and possibly using serums like minoxidil or hyaluronic acid. Users report different routines, including applying minoxidil immediately after microneedling, using finasteride, and washing with ketoconazole shampoo.
Low-Butterscotch-608's progress in treating their hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil over the course of two years, as well as opinions on whether they should consider a hair transplant to address further receding. Replies included advice about adding microneedling to the protocol.
User has been using Minoxidil twice daily for a year with good results and is considering adding a 1.5mm titanium derma roller for better hair regrowth. They seek advice on the best derma roller size and frequency of use, suggesting once a month or every 3-4 weeks.
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
A user shared their 4.5-month hair transformation using a homemade topical solution with 5% minoxidil and crushed finasteride pills, applied twice daily with weekly microneedling. They plan to switch to once-daily application with tretinoin gel to enhance absorption.
A 29-year-old reports positive hair recovery after 7 months using liposomal topical finasteride and minoxidil, low-level light therapy, and vitamins, following a 3600 graft DHI procedure. They experienced no side effects from the topical treatment, unlike with oral finasteride.
A user shared their positive experience with MoriTint, a Korean scalp micro pigmentation technique that enhances the appearance of hair density without being permanent. They now offer this service in Los Angeles and emphasize its benefits for those with thinning hair, while clarifying it is not suitable for those with significant hair loss or baldness.
A user shared their 5-month progress in treating hair loss using HIMs topical finasteride and minoxidil, micro-needling with a 1.5mm needle, and RU-58841. The post includes progress pictures showing improvement from a NW7 hair loss stage.
A hair loss regime consisting of finasteride, minoxidil and microneedling that was started 4 months ago with minimal side effects reported. The user also uses Nizoral once a week.
A 22-year-old male shared his 4-month progress using Minoxidil, finasteride, and weekly micro-needling for hair loss, reporting no negative side effects and feeling content with his results. Replies were supportive and encouraging.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride tablets, minoxidil foam, and vitamins since April, alongside previous scalp micropigmentation. They are considering growing their hair out due to improved hair density.
A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including I-PRF injections, mesotherapy, and a topical solution containing Minoxidil and Finasteride. After experiencing side effects, they decided to stop the medicinal treatments and focus on natural alternatives like I-PRF, microneedling, and essential oils.
The conversation is about hair regrowth using high-dose dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users discuss seeing tiny hairs and hope they will become terminal, with advice to use derma rolling weekly for better results.
The conversation discusses the use of a derma roller versus a derma stamp for microneedling to prevent hair loss. The user has been using topical minoxidil for 2 months without results and seeks advice on needle length.
The user is updating on their hair loss treatment progress after 4 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil spray, and weekly 1mm dermarolling. The crown area is slowly improving, with a smaller bald spot radius compared to the previous month.
User shares 8-month progress using Fin/Min/Niz and microneedling for hair loss, with positive results and no side effects. Discusses routine, including Fin 1mg daily, Minox 2x daily, Niz 2x weekly, and derma pen 1.5mm weekly.
The conversation discusses concerns about Dr. Rassman's topical Finasteride, specifically whether it is liposomal or glycol-based. Dr. Rassman insists on providing the correct liposomal formulation and urges patients to contact him if they receive the wrong product.
A user shared their positive experience with a 4-in-1 topical solution containing finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin, along with weekly microneedling using a 1.2mm dermastamp. The user reported no noticeable side effects and mentioned that the biotin likely doesn't contribute to hair growth.
Microneedling may not significantly help those who don't respond to topical minoxidil, and some users suggest trying oral treatments like oral minoxidil or finasteride. Concerns about scarring and side effects are noted, with mixed experiences reported.
The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.
The conversation discusses the difficulty of applying tretinoin 0.025% cream on the scalp and considers switching to a gel for easier application. It also mentions that a liquid solution, ideally combined with minoxidil, may be more effective for hair treatment.
User shared progress pictures after nearly 3 months of using 1mg finasteride and weekly microneedling, reporting significant hairline improvement. They feel much better about themselves due to the progress.
The user experienced hair regrowth using dutasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and Nizoral shampoo, after stopping minoxidil due to side effects. They also use a mix of pumpkin seed, rosemary, and peppermint oil, and are considering RU58841 for more temple area thickness.
The post discusses a user's hair loss treatment routine, which includes daily 1mg finasteride, twice daily topical rogaine, biotin vitamin intake, and a new microneedling regimen of 0.5mm three times a week. The user is turning 24 next month.