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      community Is it effective to make microneedling without minoxidil?

      in Chat  31 upvotes 7 months ago
      Microneedling can be effective for hair growth, but it is more effective when combined with minoxidil. Finasteride or other DHT suppressants are necessary to prevent hair loss due to male pattern baldness.

      community Are Derma Rollers Actually Harmful in the Long Run?

      in Microneedling  40 upvotes 1 year ago
      Derma rollers may cause scarring alopecia, leading some to prefer dermastamps or dermapens for microneedling. Combining minoxidil with microneedling is effective, but proper technique and healing time are essential to prevent damage.

      community Starting over at 40 with microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      A person had success with micro-needling for hair growth but stopped and noticed hairline recession. They plan to restart treatment at age 40, using micro-needling, oral minoxidil, finasteride, a laser cap, topical minoxidil with tretinoin, collagen, and other supplements.

      community Microneedling at 1mm feels I'm hitting my skull

      in Microneedling  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community 3 months on Finasteride-Minoxidil-Microneedling 36M

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 36-year-old male has been using finasteride, 5% minoxidil foam, and microneedling with a 0.75mm dermastamp or Dr. pen for three months. He notices thicker hair and reduced hair loss, with high testosterone and normal DHT levels, while managing prolactin levels with vitamin B6.

      community Methods Of Staying Safe On Ru58841 - My 2 Cents

      in Research/Science  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is used topically to prevent hair loss by blocking DHT, with suggestions to drink grapefruit juice, take breaks, avoid microneedling, and use lower concentrations to reduce side effects. Users discuss applying it at night to minimize systemic absorption.

      community 4 months into min/fin topical spray with 1-2x week microneedling

      in Is this regrowth?  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing potential hair regrowth after 4 months of using a minoxidil and finasteride topical spray combined with microneedling 1-2 times a week. They notice some scalp redness and irritation but are unsure if the increased hair density is due to regrowth or longer hair.

      community Dermaroller vs dermastamp vs dermapen

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling is debated for hair loss treatment, with some users finding it beneficial for minoxidil absorption and others skeptical of its effectiveness. Alternatives like finasteride and minoxidil are recommended, while tools like dermarollers, dermapens, and dermastamps are discussed for their pros and cons.

      community Needling project, I'm needling half of my head

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A person is experimenting with microneedling on one temple while using Minoxidil to address hair loss. They plan to needle weekly and apply Minoxidil twice daily, avoiding application around needling sessions.

      community Self-Experiment - Topical Rapamycin or a-KB

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user plans to create a DIY topical treatment for hair loss using Rapamycin, possibly combined with alpha-ketoglutaric acid (a-KG). They discuss the concentration and formulation process for Rapamycin, considering safety and skin penetration, and intend to apply it every other day to the scalp.

      community PG causing irritation when applying RU

      in Research/Science 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing irritation from using PG with RU58841 and is seeking alternative solutions like K&B in the UK. They report redness, itchiness, and flaky skin from the current treatment.

      community Laser Diode Cap, I already use Oral Fin, Topical Min 5%, Nizoral and Microneedling

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is seeking advice on maximizing hair growth while using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling, and is considering adding a laser diode cap, topical finasteride, retinol, and caffeine. Suggestions include using tretinoin with minoxidil for better absorption, switching to dutasteride, and considering RU58841 or pyrilutamide.

      community I spoke to the Guy who did the Ru58841 (PSK-3841) research

      in Research/Science  291 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses RU58841, a compound for hair loss treatment, which was found to be effective in a 6-month trial but was not pursued due to financial issues or marketability concerns, not safety. Some users are considering crowdfunding to release the research data, while others discuss personal experiences and safety concerns with RU58841.

      community Anyone here who stopped microneedling and maintained or lost the gains?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling's long-term effects on hair loss are uncertain, with concerns about scarring and the need for continued use of minoxidil and finasteride to maintain gains. Finasteride does not sustain minoxidil-regrown hair without ongoing minoxidil use, and microneedling alone shows limited evidence of effectiveness.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community Verteporfin (Visudyne) group buy 🌷

      in Treatment  29 upvotes 4 years ago
      User seeks participants for Verteporfin group buy. Verteporfin, FDA approved, may regenerate hair follicles and sweat glands through heavy microneedling.

      community Is injections with dermapen possible?

      in Microneedling  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is considering using a dermapen with liquid solutions like minoxidil for hair loss as a cost-effective alternative to mesotherapy. They seek advice on the effectiveness and experience with such devices.

      community 6month progress Fin/Min/Microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  199 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress using 1mg finasteride, daily minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling twice a week, biotin, and Nizoral shampoo, showing significant hair regrowth. Other users were impressed, noting the regrowth resembled a hair transplant.

      community 1.5 month progress ( 2x Minoxidil a day+ microneedling)

      in Progress Pictures  131 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's progress pictures after using minoxidil twice a day and microneedling for 1.5 months, with other users recommending finasteride as an additional treatment. They are also discussing the frequency and depth of the microneedling.