Microneedling at 1mm feels I'm hitting my skull Microneedling 8/11/2024
A user discusses their experience with at-home microneedling at 1mm for hair growth, feeling like they're hitting their skull. Other users suggest lowering the needle depth or stopping due to discomfort.
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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 If you aren't happy with your results but haven't tried microneedling: why not?
Microneedling with minoxidil significantly boosts hair growth, even for non-responders to minoxidil alone. The routine includes a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly and minoxidil twice daily, with some users adding finasteride and tretinoin.
community 5 month mark. Topical solution of fin/min/trentinoin. Micro needle once every 10 days and keto shampoo twice a week.
A user's 5 month progress with their hair loss treatment which includes topical finasteride and minoxidil, microneedling once every 10 days, and keto shampoo twice a week. Other users shared their own experiences and advice on treatments.
community Microneedling, some people seem to permanently lost their hair. Confused
Microneedling can aid hair regrowth but poses risks like permanent hair loss if not done properly. Combining it with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin, while ensuring proper sterilization and technique, is crucial for safety and effectiveness.
community Can Microneedling help regrow hair in balded temples and above/in-front of ears?
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recently added microneedling and biotin vitamins to their routine. They are asking if microneedling can regrow hair in completely bald areas, specifically around the temples and above/in front of the ears.
community 1 Year on fin/dut + ketoconazole shampoo
The user has been using dutasteride, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, recently adding minoxidil and tretinoin, and plans to start microneedling. They advise starting treatments early to maintain hair, as regrowth is more challenging.
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