Started fin and min on 05/02/2024 Progress Pictures 7/11/2024
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after using 1mg finasteride daily and Kirkland 5% minoxidil twice a day since 05/02/2024, along with occasional microneedling. The user reported initial headaches but no longer experiences them.
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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.
community finastreid + min and derma stamp 1x /week . is it a progress?
The user started oral finasteride in October 2025, switched to topical finasteride and minoxidil in mid-2026, and uses a dermastamp weekly. They are unsure about regrowth progress and feel insecure about their hairline.
community 5 months on finasteride - 1 year on minoxidil comparison day 1 vs now
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.
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.
community Reminder: use a derma stamp not a derma roller
Using a derma stamp instead of a derma roller for hair growth is more effective and less damaging. The user experienced hair improvement with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and a derma stamp.
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