5 months on finasteride - 1 year on minoxidil comparison day 1 vs now Finasteride/Dutasteride 4/1/2026
The user has been using minoxidil 5% twice daily for a year and finasteride 0.5 mg daily for five months, seeing noticeable hair growth without side effects. They are considering adding microneedling with a derma roller or stamp to their routine for enhanced results.
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6 / 6 resultscommunity Dermaroller vs dermastamp vs dermapen
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 Almost 2 months in. I’ve been on 1mg oral finasteride, 2.5 oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, Biotin, vitamin D3, fish oil and microneedling weekly, 1mm needle roller.
The user is undergoing a hair loss treatment using 1mg oral finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D3, fish oil, and weekly microneedling with a 1mm needle roller. They are considering switching from a dermaroller to a dermastamp for better results and are hopeful about the progress shown in recent photos.
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The user is using minoxidil and topical finasteride for hair loss and is seeking advice on whether to use a derma pen or derma stamp for microneedling, including the appropriate length and frequency. They previously stopped oral finasteride due to side effects.
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The conversation discusses using a derma stamp with titanium needles for microneedling to promote hair regrowth, particularly in the temples, alongside a topical treatment of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin. Users share tips on maintaining the derma stamp, such as cleaning with alcohol, and suggest using a derma pen for better results.
community Last week, I switched from dermaroller to dermastamp - on your recommendation. How many passes is recommended? If I stamp my whole scalp methodically once, is that sufficient? (Using 1 mm - which made me bleed quite a lot.)
The conversation discusses switching from a dermaroller to a dermastamp for microneedling, with recommendations on technique and frequency to avoid bleeding. The user also uses minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss treatment.
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