What do you think? M24 Fin + Minox + Microneedling
    Is this regrowth? 8/5/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Microneedling β†’

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1.25mg 1x daily 5 months
    πŸ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 2.5-5mg 1x daily 4 months
    πŸ’§ Microneedling (topical) 0.75mm null 3 months
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some improvement results.

    Other terms

    A 24-year-old has been using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss. They reduced minoxidil due to heartburn and are considering a hair transplant.
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       53 upvotes 1 year ago
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      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 3 months of using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for hair loss. They plan a hair transplant at 6 months, and others inquired about microneedling frequency and depth.

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       47 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using a topical solution with 6% minoxidil and 0.3% finasteride for 5 years, noticing positive results but still considering a hair transplant. Other users discuss the effectiveness of minoxidil over time, suggest alternatives like dutasteride, and mention microneedling as an additional treatment.

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      Guidelines Based Management of Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Guidelines based management of androgenetic alopecia

      January 2014 in “Cosmoderma”
      This review examines the effectiveness of current treatments for androgenetic alopecia, offering plastic surgeons evidence-based guidance for choosing safe and effective options, but reports no new results.
      Alopecia: Updated Management

      research Alopecia: Updated management

      June 2024 in “Bangladesh Journal of Medicine”
      This study offers a comprehensive overview of alopecia, detailing its various types, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options, including updated medical and procedural interventions such as Tofacitinib, PRP therapy, and microneedling, among others.
      Intradermotherapy for Hair: Benefits in Treating Alopecia

      research INTRADERMOTERAPIA CAPILAR: BENEFÍCIOS NO TRATAMENTO DA ALOPECIA

      November 2024
      This study reviewed the efficacy of hair intradermotherapy for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding that the technique, whether used alone or with other interventions, can increase hair density, reduce hair loss, and improve patient self-esteem, although professional supervision is recommended to minimize adverse effects.
      Minoxidil: A Comprehensive Review

      research Minoxidil: a comprehensive review

      16 citations , June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”
      This study reported that while topical minoxidil exhibits hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, oral minoxidil 5 mg/day was more effective than topical forms after six months, with low doses also potentially effective for women and other hair loss types.