community Average r/tressless user preparing his scalp for minoxidil
Preparing the scalp for Minoxidil treatment by using a dermaroller to create microtears, as an alternative to traditional microneedling.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4 months on oral fin and topical min
The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for 4 months and is questioning if there's regrowth. Responses suggest that diffuse thinning takes longer to show results, but there is some progress noted.
community 8 months update. Oral Fin, topical Min and 1.5 dermaroll
The user has been using Minoxidil for over 10 years, started Finasteride 8 months ago, and is happy with the hair recovery results; they also use a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly and a 0.5mm occasionally. Some believe starting with Minoxidil is less effective than addressing DHT directly, and there's curiosity about whether dermarolling aids absorption.
community How can my DHT be so low without Finasteride on cycle?
A user is curious why their DHT levels are not higher despite using 400mg of testosterone without finasteride, and wonders if zinc or GHK-Cu injections could be influencing this. Another user suggests that more testosterone typically leads to more DHT, but the user might be fortunate not to exceed normal DHT levels.
community Pelage, PP405, is creating a database for potential new trial volunteers
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment targeting dormant hair follicles, with ongoing trials. Some users consider stopping finasteride and minoxidil to join trials, while others doubt its effectiveness.
community 22 M current protocol: dut+microneedling+min
A 22-year-old is using a hair loss treatment protocol including dutasteride, microneedling, 10% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride topical, a healthy diet, and a hair multivitamin. Users discuss the effectiveness of microneedling and the intensity of the treatment.
community 8 Months on 1.0mg Finasteride every day and 1.5mm Microneedling every 2 weeks!
A user who reported positive results from using 1.0mg Finasteride daily and 1.5mm Microneedling every two weeks for eight months, as well as advice about adding Minoxidil to further improve the regrowth process.
community Which dermaroller do y'all use?
The conversation is about recommendations for microneedling tools for hair loss, with users suggesting a dermastamp from Koi Beauty and the Derminator 2 with 12-needle cartridges.
community Finally progress! - 4 month on 1.25mg FIN (daily) + MIN + Dermarolling
The conversation discusses a user's progress after 4 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily, minoxidil, and dermarolling to treat hair thinning, particularly on the sides and crown. The user believes finasteride made the most difference, and they share tips on managing hair loss and tracking progress.
community Miniaturization or regrowth? How can I tell them apart?
The user has been using finasteride for 16 months, minoxidil for 11 months, and started microneedling 2 months ago, experiencing shedding phases. They are questioning whether they are experiencing miniaturization or regrowth.