The Use of Microneedling Associated with Photobiomodulation in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Case Series

Microneedling combined with tretinoin is discussed for its effectiveness in treating hair loss. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned as potential treatments.

Microneedling's long-term effects on hair loss are uncertain, with concerns about scarring and the need for continued use of minoxidil and finasteride to maintain gains. Finasteride does not sustain minoxidil-regrown hair without ongoing minoxidil use, and microneedling alone shows limited evidence of effectiveness.

The conversation discusses using daily microneedling at 0.25mm and red light therapy to enhance hair regrowth, especially when traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil become less effective. The combination is said to improve hair density and thickness, with red light therapy being more cosmetic, while microneedling is essential for challenging areas.

The user experienced hair thinning and used microneedling, DHT blocking shampoo, and Biotin DHT blocking oil to address it, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil unless necessary later. They reported mild improvement but received mixed feedback, with some suggesting other conditions or treatments like ciclopirox shampoo.

Microneedling pens for hair loss, with users discussing brands like Korabeauticals v2, Dr Pen, and Derminator 2. Some users report using oral minoxidil but have not seen regrowth yet.

Microneedling can enhance hair growth when combined with treatments like minoxidil, especially topical minoxidil. Users discuss the benefits of continuing microneedling even when switching to oral minoxidil.