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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Applying minoxidil right after microneedling at 0.5mm a bad idea?
Applying minoxidil immediately after microneedling at 0.5mm can cause stinging and potential systemic absorption, so some users prefer to wait 12-24 hours. Others report no issues with immediate application, but caution is advised to avoid irritation and side effects.
community Hair Restoration Log (Weekly 1.5 mm microneedling + QOD 0.5 mg Finasteride + Daily 50 mg 5% RU58841)
The user experienced side effects from daily 1 mg Finasteride and switched to 0.5 mg every other day, supplemented with creatine, tongkat ali, tribulus terrestris, vitamin D3, bromantane, l-tyrosine, and caffeine. They also use weekly 1.5 mm microneedling and daily 50 mg RU58841, except on microneedling days, to manage hair loss.
community Day 0 VS Day 85. Fin 1mg ED. Min 1ml once at night. Micro needling once a week 1.5mm. Age 31.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over 85 days using 1mg finasteride daily, 1ml minoxidil nightly, and weekly microneedling. Another user commented on the positive results and shared their own treatment hopes.
community 3 Month update (Roughly) I've been using min 5% once (Night) , Fin 1mg daily, 0.5 mg Duta once per week.. I microneedle once a week at the length of 1.5mm, Nizoral 1% twice or thrice per week, apple cider vinegar hair wash after shampooing.. **I've started taking oral min 2.5 - 5mg since 2 weeks**
The user has been using minoxidil 5% at night, finasteride 1mg daily, dutasteride 0.5mg weekly, microneedling weekly, Nizoral 1% shampoo, and apple cider vinegar hair wash. They recently started taking oral minoxidil 2.5-5mg and report no side effects.
community (27) 3 months of fin, topical and oral min, and 0.5mm microneedling/day all while being on 300mg of test
A user experienced hair regrowth after 3 months using finasteride, both topical and oral minoxidil, 0.5mm microneedling daily, and 300mg testosterone. They reported noticeable muscle gains and no side effects while being on testosterone replacement therapy.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Microneedling in androgenetic alopecia; comparing two different depths of microneedles
In this study, microneedling with a depth of 0.6 mm, alongside minoxidil, significantly improved hair count and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, and was more beneficial than a 1.2 mm depth.
research FCP 8 : Effect on hair growth using microneedle devices in hairless mouse
This study found that using a 0.5mm roller for microneedle therapy increased hair growth in mice and significantly affected the expression of hair growth-related molecules like VEGF.
research Original Article : Therapeutic Effects of Growth Factor Cocktail Treatment in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia According to the Depth of Microneedle
This study found that a 0.5-mm microneedle depth was more effective than 0.3 mm for increasing hair density in AGA patients treated with a topical growth factor cocktail.
research Clinical effects of microneedling at different depths combined with external minoxidil tincture on male androgenetic alopecia
This study found that combining microneedling at depths of 0.5 mm or 1 mm with minoxidil tincture significantly improved hair density and diameter in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, although the deeper microneedling also led to higher adverse reactions.
research Microneedling as an adjunctive treatment for trichotillomania
This case series reports promising initial data on using microneedling with a dermaroller in trichotillomania patients, indicating potential efficacy in reducing compulsive hair-pulling behaviors and promoting hair regrowth.
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