195-day update. 41 years old. So far so good. Progress Pictures 8/11/2025
A 41-year-old shared their 195-day hair loss treatment progress using finasteride and minoxidil, initially topical and later oral, along with microneedling. They reported positive results and expressed satisfaction with the current regimen.
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User shared 4.5-month hair loss treatment results using Fin, Minoxidil, and microneedling. Others discussed postponing hair transplant and adjusting microneedling depth.
community how important is microneedling?
User takes topical finasteride/minoxidil with little results, asks if microneedling helps for temple regions and if 0.5mm is enough. Replies suggest microneedling is effective and 0.5mm works, sharing personal regimens.
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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 Am i too obsessed with hair loss prevention? And Is This obsession healty? Am i the only one? Look at my collection In This picture: Oral finasteride/ topical finasteride/ minoxidil 5% + tretinoin/ minoxidil 5%/ Alfatradiol 0.025%/Stemoxydine 5%/ dermapen/ketoconazole 1%/viviscal/procyanidin B2.
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community 2.5 months minoxidil 5% twice daily ,dermarolling 1.5mm 1 in week ,ketoconazole 2% shampoo. above is before down is after
A user's progress with using Minoxidil 5% twice daily, dermarolling 1.5mm once per week and ketoconazole 2% shampoo for 2.5 months. Other users have suggested that the user should also use finasteride in order to maintain their results.
community Can a hair transplant be successful with this much loss?
Use minoxidil and finasteride for 1-2 years to promote regrowth and stabilize hair loss before a transplant. Long-term use of these medications is needed to maintain results and prevent further loss.
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