Oral minoxidil - how important is dermastamping? Microneedling 11/6/2025
A trans woman is using 10 mg oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and estradiol for hair regrowth and is also doing dermastamping despite the pain. Users discuss the benefits of dermastamping for serum absorption and hair follicle stimulation, with some expressing surprise at the high minoxidil dosage.
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