User experienced hair loss from Norwood 3.5 to Norwood 5 with diffuse thinning after using a hair system for 2 years. Tried Redensyl, Capixyl, Bicapil, Biotin, multivitamins, Fin, and Min without significant improvement, seeking advice for hair recovery.
PP405 may damagehair follicles if used long-term, suggesting cycling might be necessary. Combining it with finasteride could help maintain hair growth.
Microneedling is unlikely to damage existing hair if done with a device using a smaller needle count, like a 9-needle cartridge, and a stamping motion. Hair follicles are deeper than the typical needle penetration depth.
Discontinuing Minoxidil typically returns hair to baseline, but some believe it may go below baseline temporarily. Continuing finasteride or dutasteride is recommended.
The conversation discusses using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about hairdamage from massaging minoxidil into the scalp. Users suggest gentle application to avoid breakage and note that shedding is common after starting finasteride.