Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a debated hair loss solution, with some praising its natural look and low maintenance, while others criticize it for looking unnatural and being a temporary fix. Many prefer traditional hair restoration methods like hair transplants or medications such as finasteride and minoxidil.
Topical dutasteride, especially at higher concentrations, can be effective for hair loss when combined with microneedling to enhance absorption. Users discuss the side effects of finasteride and dutasteride, with some preferring topical treatments to avoid systemic side effects.
A user shared their hair loss progress using minoxidil, biotin, finasteride, and ketoconazole, with 7 months of microneedling. They confirmed using oral treatments.
Pelage is developing a topical hair follicle stem cell therapy, PP405, for non-scarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia, with Phase III trials planned and a potential market launch by 2027. The treatment may not require continuous use after initial regrowth.
A user has seen no progress after 8 months on finasteride and minoxidil and is considering switching to dutasteride and adding microneedling or quitting and getting a hair system. Another user suggests adding microneedling and dutasteride and buzzing the hair down.
The user reports noticeable hair regrowth after three months using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% topical minoxidil twice a day, and 0.25mm microneedling twice a week. They experienced significant shedding initially.
The user shared their 6-month progress using 5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg oral finasteride, topical 5% minoxidil, tretinoin, and weekly microneedling, noting improved results after adding these treatments post hair transplant. They hope for continued improvement.
A 22-year-old male experienced hair regrowth and improved hair health after using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling for nine months, with initial shedding but no significant side effects. Users discussed similar experiences with hair styling difficulties and shared tips for managing hair texture and side effects.
The conversation is about the safety of using a dermastamp at 0.25mm depth twice a day when applying Minoxidil. The user seeks confirmation on whether this practice is safe despite mixed opinions.
A trans woman is using 10 mg oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and estradiol for hair regrowth and is also doing dermastamping despite the pain. Users discuss the benefits of dermastamping for serum absorption and hair follicle stimulation, with some expressing surprise at the high minoxidil dosage.
The user experienced significant hair growth over three months using topical Minoxidil, microdosing Finasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They also use Toppik hair fibers and Aveda hair thickening tonic for styling.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair growth over 3.5 months using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling. They are pleased with the results but unsure how to style their growing hair.
After 7 months of using topical finasteride/minoxidil, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo, the user believes they are seeing hair regrowth. They are seeking further advice to improve their results, excluding hair transplant options.
The user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using finasteride and microneedling, noting they stopped minoxidil recently to test finasteride alone. Another user observed good improvement and advised not to stop using minoxidil.
A 41-year-old man shared his 3-month hair regrowth progress using 5% minoxidil and weekly microneedling. He applies minoxidil nightly and uses a topical mix of coffee, olive oil, rosemary oil, and vitamin oil after morning microneedling.
Slow, steady progress on hair loss treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling and Nizoral; the need for patience when using these treatments over a period of months or years; and how to deal with discouragement due to slow progress.
A user shared their 7-month progress on hair regrowth using a regimen of dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They noted significant improvement, particularly in vellus hair growth, and discussed the potential addition of RU58841, though they experienced side effects with it previously.
A user shared their 88-day progress using 1.25mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and weekly 1mm microneedling, noting improvement from NW 4.5 to around NW 3. Another user complimented the progress.
The conversation discusses impressive hair regrowth results using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling over 20 months. Some users suspect a hair transplant or hair system, while others inquire about specific product details and side effects.
The 6 month progress of a 40 year old user using topical Finasteride and Minoxidil and weekly Microneedling to treat hair loss, with other users offering advice and asking questions.
Microneedling for hair loss should avoid anti-inflammatory supplements like garlic, Vitamin E, fish oil, turmeric, and NSAIDs for 3 days before and 5 days after the procedure to enhance collagen production. Completely abstaining from these supplements may be unnecessary, but caution is advised around the procedure time.
The user treated their hair loss with microneedling, nanoxidil, rosemary oil, jojoba oil, scalp massages, keto shampoo, and supplements. They experienced significant hair regrowth and a reduction in hair shedding within 8 weeks.
A 49-year-old man has been using 1 mg of finasteride daily and microneedling weekly for four months to address hair loss, with no side effects and noticeable progress. He shares his experience and encourages others to consider treatment options without fear.
A 43-year-old male saw significant hair regrowth and increased density after three months using topical Minoxidil (5%), topical Finasteride (0.025%), and 0.75mm microneedling every two weeks, with no side effects. He plans to continue and may reduce Finasteride concentration if progress continues.
Hair loss treatment with Fin/Min/Niz/Microneedling showed great results in 100 days. User suggests adding topical rosemary oil and oral castor oil for extra benefits.
The user has been using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, along with microneedling, vitamins, and nizoral shampoo. They recently increased the topical treatments to twice daily for faster results, experiencing only initial shedding.
The conversation discusses using topical dutasteride with a dermapen for hair loss treatment. The user is deciding between liposomal and mesosomal formulations for this purpose.
A user reported significant hair thickening and new baby hairs on the hairline after 11 months of using 1mg finasteride every other day and microneedling once a week. They experienced no shedding, and finasteride stopped all hair loss within 24 hours of the first pill.