1st time microneedling, Dr. Pen, 16 pins, 0.8 mm. Did I went too hard or is it OK? Microneedling 5/9/2024
A user tried microneedling for hair loss with a Dr. Pen at 0.8 mm and experienced bleeding, questioning if the intensity was too much. Others suggested a less aggressive approach, and one mentioned finasteride as a helpful treatment without side effects.
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community 2025 Official beginner guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?”
For hair loss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
community 2021 Vs 2023, min + keto 2%. Added FIN + .5 Dermaroller March 2023
A user's progress pictures that show the results of their hair loss treatments, such as minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermarolling and clippers. They have been trying to recover from severe hair loss since 2021.
community I [19m] have been on finastride for almost 2 years and I am still receding
A 19-year-old male has been using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly two years but continues to experience hairline recession. He is considering switching to dutasteride and exploring options like hair systems and potential future hair transplants.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community 7 Months. 1mg fin. min once at night. Weekly 1.5mm Microneedling.
The conversation is about a user's progress in treating hair loss using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil once at night, and weekly 1.5mm microneedling. The user reports significant improvement and no side effects, while others discuss their experiences and offer advice on similar treatments.
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