Efficacy of 5% Topical Minoxidil Alone Versus Combination with Microneedling and PRP in Androgenetic Alopecia

Microneedling combined with 5% Minoxidil and finasteride significantly improves hair growth compared to using Minoxidil or Minoxidil with finasteride alone. The combination treatment is safe and effective, but further research is needed due to small sample size and short study duration.

Combining PRP with topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.25% for hair loss treatment. One user reported success using minoxidil and finasteride with micro-needling, but not PRP.

The user shared their two-month progress using 5% topical minoxidil and microneedling without finasteride, noting significant hair growth. Other users suggested adding ketoconazole shampoo and discussed microneedling depths, while some expressed skepticism about long-term results without a DHT blocker.

A 28-year-old male has been using 5% minoxidil, derma stamping weekly, and daily scalp massages to address hair loss. He is hesitant to use DHT inhibitors like finasteride or dutasteride despite suggestions from others.

A 25-year-old male has been treating hair loss for six months using 5% minoxidil once daily, 0.02% DIY topical finasteride once daily, and microneedling every two weeks. He reports increased hair density and some regrowth, particularly vellus hairs, and plans to continue the regimen, possibly adding oral finasteride in the future.

A user reported noticeable hair regrowth after using 5% topical minoxidil daily and microneedling weekly since mid-January. They previously used dutasteride for four years with minimal effect.