Is a dermatologist the wrong place to go to get advice on microneedling and supplements? Microneedling 9/8/2025
The conversation discusses whether a dermatologist is the right source for advice on microneedling and supplements for hair loss. It mentions using treatments like dermastamp, dermaroller, finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, biotin, and switching hair spray brands after a hair transplant.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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 has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is now considering microneedling due to recent hairline regression. Another user reassures that derma rolling causes only slight redness, which usually heals overnight.
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