Optimal microneedling routine is 1.25mm once a week with Dr Pen 36 needles. Applying Minoxidil right after microneedling may increase systemic absorption risk.
The conversation discusses using both oral and topical forms of finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Concerns about potential overkill and side effects are raised, but no side effects are reported from using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.
A 22-year-old male shared his 4-month progress using Minoxidil, finasteride, and weekly micro-needling for hair loss, reporting no negative side effects and feeling content with his results. Replies were supportive and encouraging.
The user uses a 1.5mm derma stamp weekly for hair loss and applies minoxidil afterward, feeling a slight burn but no bleeding. They question if bleeding, seen in others using a derma pen, indicates proper technique.
The post humorously discusses an exaggerated hair loss treatment regimen including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and "demon blood." Replies joke about the regimen and suggest alternative sources for "demon blood."
A user is concerned about the impact of topical dutasteride on sperm quality and potential long-term fertility issues. They are using microneedling with a 0.025% dutasteride solution and are seeking information on whether sperm parameters return to normal after stopping the drug.
A 28-year-old male is happy with his hair regrowth on the crown after using topical Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.25% once daily, micro needling weekly, and Nizoral shampoo once a week. He has experienced no significant side effects, and his hair has become darker and thicker, with improvements in his hairline.
A 27-year-old man is using a daily routine of 5% Minoxidil spray in the morning and a topical mix of 5% Minoxidil/0.1% Finasteride at night, along with microneedling. He reports significant hair improvement despite ongoing shedding.
The user has been using homemade topical finasteride for over 2 years with no side effects and Rogaine foam, considering a hair transplant in a year. They are contemplating whether to continue the current treatment, switch to oral finasteride with or without RU58841, and are unsure about potential side effects of oral medication.
The conversation is about someone switching from a hair loss treatment spray with alcohol and propylene glycol to a serum with essential oils, questioning the absorption and effectiveness of the new product. The spray and serum both contain 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil.
A 25-year-old man has been on 0.5mg Finasteride daily for a year, maintaining his hair with some regrowth and plans to increase the dose to 1mg. Some suggest adding Minoxidil for better results, while he considers it if his condition worsens.
The user tried non-finasteride treatments for a year with little success, but has seen some improvement in hair thinning after 10 months using topical finasteride/minoxidil. They also use microneedling, Nizoral, rosemary/castor oil treatments, and maintain a nutrient-rich diet.
The user reports hair regrowth after three months using a daily oral capsule with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Biotin, derma stamping twice a week, and alternating Nizoral and Mane Root Activator Shampoo, with no side effects except increased nasal hair growth. They observed significant progress on the crown and thickening of the hairline.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over three months using topical minoxidil twice a day, rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, a dermaroller once a week, and rosemary shampoo. The post encourages others to keep going with their treatments.
The conversation is about whether it's safe to use minoxidil with a mix of stemoxydine, RU58841, alfatradiol, and tretinoin at the same time for hair loss treatment. Concerns were raised about the absorption and effectiveness when these treatments are applied together.
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.
Minoxidil alone gave one user only short fuzzy hair after a year. They're now trying a 0.5 microneedling roller and seeking opinions on its effectiveness after using minoxidil.
The conversation is about a user's 3-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and a 0.5mm dermaroller, with recent addition of caffeine shampoo. Users are responding positively and inquiring about application methods.
A user shared their 1.5-year hair loss treatment progress, using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They noticed improved hair health and growth, especially when consistently following their treatment routine.
A user recently started using nanoxidil 5% for hair loss, particularly on the hairline, and is seeking feedback or experiences from others. The conversation focuses on the effectiveness of nanoxidil.
The conversation is about someone's progress with hair loss treatment using a combination of topical finasteride and minoxidil, and dermastamping once a week. They are considering increasing the dermastamp needle size from 1.25mm to 1.5mm.
A new study suggests microneedling alone doesn't benefit male balding, but users argue the study's methods differ from common practices, like combining microneedling with minoxidil and using more frequent treatments. Some believe the study's short duration and infrequent sessions are inadequate to assess microneedling's effectiveness.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of Anagain, Capixyl, Procapil, and Redensyl for hair loss, and whether anyone has experience using these ingredients, sometimes in combination with Minoxidil.
The user reports improved hair condition after 6 months of oral finasteride and 3 months of topical minoxidil, using a q-tip for application, and incorporating Nizoral shampoo and weekly natural oil treatments. Commenters are impressed with the positive results on the user's hairline.
The post and conversation discuss Verteporfin's potential as a hair loss treatment. It's shown promise in regrowing hair after transplants and might be effective with microneedling.
The conversation is about a man's six-month experience using Hims topical finasteride, minoxidil, and generic biotin gummies for hair loss. He's seen some progress but is concerned about lack of regrowth at the crown of his head.
The conversation discusses whether to wait 24 hours before applying minoxidil after using a .5 mm dermaroller for hair loss treatment. The specific treatments mentioned are microneedling, minoxidil, and dermarolling.
The user "Bishiop" shared a comparison of their hair progress over 9 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling. Other users commented on the results and shared their experiences with hair loss treatments.
User shared 7-month progress of hair loss treatment, using daily 1mg Fin, 2x Min, monthly micro-needling, and ketocoz shampoo. They advise focusing on haircare, diet, and mental health after establishing a routine.