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      community Is microneedling really that effective?

      in Microneedling  35 upvotes 8 months ago
      Microneedling's effectiveness for hair growth is debated, with some users reporting positive results when combined with minoxidil and finasteride, while others experienced scarring and no benefits. Needle depth and frequency vary, with some suggesting 0.5-1mm as effective, but caution is advised to avoid overuse and potential harm.

      community Microneedling : Questions regarding routine and sanitary

       7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses microneedling for hair regrowth, emphasizing the importance of disinfecting the scalp to avoid infections. It also mentions using minoxidil and castor oil in the treatment routine.

      community M32, almost 3 moths, fin oral 1,25g/daily + min 2xday + keto 2% shapoo 1/week microneedling once a week

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with daily oral finasteride (1.25g), twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly ketoconazole 2% shampoo, and weekly microneedling for almost three months, with no side effects from finasteride. He started with a Hamilton Norwood scale rating of 5 and has seen improvement without experiencing pain by using a 0.8mm needle length for microneedling.

      community Questions about using dermapen for microneedling.

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using a dermapen for microneedling to treat hair loss, with specific mention of using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, RU58841, KX-826, and other topicals. The user experienced side effects like palpitations and itching after microneedling and applying these treatments.

      community 3.5 months on Minoxidil, Weekly 0.6mm microneedle

      in Transgender  36 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A trans woman experiencing male pattern baldness has been using Minoxidil and microneedling for 3.5 months, noticing visible hair regrowth. Despite initial skepticism, progress is evident, though a hair transplant might be needed for fuller coverage.
      Is my hairline starting to minituarize?

      community Is my hairline starting to minituarize?

      in General  117 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about potential hairline miniaturization and whether to start finasteride as a preventive measure. Recommendations include consulting a specialist and considering treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole.

      community [43M] 6 months topical .01%->.025% / 5% min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 43-year-old man shares his slow progress using low-dose topical finasteride and 5% minoxidil for hair growth, along with scalp massages, microneedling, biotin supplements, and pumpkin seed oil. Another user suggests shaving and warns about potential infertility from finasteride, but the original poster remains optimistic, citing others' successful results.
      Hair Growth or Loss Tracking Tool

      community Hair Growth or Loss Tracking Tool

      in Research  141 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is developing a tool to track hair density, aiming to help those using treatments like minoxidil. They seek feedback on the tool's usefulness and are considering a low-cost model to cover expenses.

      community Balding, short, small penis. What is the point of living…

      in Treatment  405 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 24 year old male struggling with the physical and mental effects of balding, being short, and having a micropenis. Suggested treatments include taking medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, lifting weights, and trying not to compare himself to others.

      community Three-Year Progression of Crown

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily for three years and added microneedling a year ago to treat hair loss. They shared progress pictures and are open to further suggestions to improve results.

      community Another blow to the cursed baldness

      in Research/Science  91 upvotes 6 months ago
      A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hair loss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.

      community Haircafe on why microneedling is bad for hair growth

      in Microneedling  157 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling combined with minoxidil and finasteride shows significant hair regrowth, though opinions on its effectiveness vary. Some users report substantial benefits, while others highlight the need for more research and consistency in application.

      community Random thought that I don't think I have seen here yet. If Verteporfin is able to stop scar formation successfully in humans to a large degree (assuming future studies show this), wouldn't this basically open up the door for it being a no brainer for strong NW2s and 3s to opt for hairline lowering?

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential for Verteporfin to reduce scarring, making hairline lowering surgeries more viable for men with mild hair loss. The user suggests that if scarring can be minimized, men might opt for hairline lowering instead of using grafts for other areas.

      community fin + min progress: month 1 vs month 6

      in Progress Pictures  452 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement after using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% minoxidil spray once a day for six months. Other users suggested adding microneedling to enhance results and discussed side effects and product recommendations.

      community 3 Month Update (Top Minox/Oral Fin/Stamp/Vitamin D)

      in Update  22 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user reports noticeable hair growth progress after three months using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, microneedling, and Vitamin D. Encouragement and additional advice, like using keto shampoo, are given by others.

      community Microneedling + Peppermint

      in Advice  12 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling and peppermint oil as an alternative treatment for hair loss, with the original poster having previously experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentions mixing peppermint oil with jbco (Jamaican black castor oil) for hair growth and also experiencing side effects from minoxidil.

      community Anyone tried GHK-CU for hair loss?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about using GHK-Cu, a copper peptide, for hair loss treatment. Users discuss their experiences, dosages, and additional benefits like improved skin and energy.

      community Saw an opinion on PP405 and sharing

      in Technology 2 weeks ago
      PP405 is discussed as a potential adjunct therapy for hair loss, with skepticism about its effectiveness and trial results. Users mention combining it with finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others debate the root causes of hair loss and the limitations of current treatments.

      community 9 Month update! Minoxidil, Finasteride and microneedling.

      in Progress Pictures  71 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 9-month progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral shampoo for hair loss, expressing great satisfaction with the results. They use a Min/Fin topical spray nightly, Minoxidil in the morning, microneedle twice a week, and Nizoral shampoo twice a week.

      community Min + microneedling + extras 2 months

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shared progress pictures after 2 months of using 5% topical minoxidil, microneedling, and recently adding 0.01% topical finasteride. The minoxidil solution also contains caffeine, azelaic acid, retinol, adenosine, biotin, and niacinamide.

      community Suggest best derma pen in India

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a hair care routine focused on microneedling and using DHI Hair Serum for temple hairline regrowth, without using minoxidil or finasteride. The user seeks advice on the best derma pen in India and feedback on their routine.