Microneedling for hair loss causes some bleeding, which is normal. Dermapen is recommended over dermaroller to prevent tissue tearing and adjust depth.
User asks how to manage sex life while using topical minoxidil for hair loss. Responses suggest various strategies, including using finasteride, applying minoxidil before or after sex, and avoiding certain positions.
User seeks treatment to increase minoxidil efficacy. Suggestions include microneedling, oral minoxidil, and Tretinoin, with mixed experiences and side effects.
A man in his 50s, who has been on Finasteride for 15 years, is considering adding a custom topical Minoxidil blend to his treatment due to recent hairline recession. He questions whether the custom blend is more effective than generic Minoxidil, expresses concerns about shedding and body hair growth, and seeks advice on application timing with styling products and whether to pursue other treatments like PRP or laser.
A user is seeking a Minoxidil Response Test kit in the EU without bundled consultations. They mention alternatives like oral minoxidil and tretinoin but prefer the test alone.
User experienced hair regrowth using Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and dermarolling. Others praised progress and discussed feeling stronger at 40 than in their 20s.
User started oral minoxidil 2.5mg in September 2022, experienced initial shedding, then reduced shedding, but now shedding increased again after 8 months. User is a 43-year-old female also on Spironolactone, seeking advice.
User discusses using C60 serum with microneedling at 1.75mm and asks if it's safe. Current routine includes daily Pyril on temples, weekly microneedling, and C60 serum on non-Pyril days.
User deciding between oral and topical minoxidil, concerned about hypertrichosis and myocarditis interaction. They're using topical finasteride, LLLT, natural oils, dermastamping, and scalp massage, and considering adding oral minoxidil.
People are discussing if microneedling alone or with tretinoin is effective for hair loss without using minoxidil or finasteride. They are questioning the viability of these treatments by themselves.
The user experienced microinflammation on the crown after using mometasone furoate (Nasonex) nasal spray. They are seeking information on the relationship between this corticosteroid and hair loss.
User tried microneedling with min and fin for hair loss, experienced inflamed scalp and dandruff. Recommends proper disinfection of microneedler to avoid issues.
The effectiveness of using minoxidil alone as a hair loss treatment, and whether or not finasteride should be taken in addition to the minoxidil. Replies suggest that minoxidil is only effective for a short period of time, and finasteride should be added to the treatment plan.
The conversation is about whether adding tretinoin to minoxidil can make someone who didn't respond to minoxidil alone start seeing hair growth results. One person believes the evidence supporting this combination is weak.
User on Finasteride and Minoxidil saw minimal regrowth, tried micro needling with derma pen and noticed thin hair regrowth. Asks if micro needling hair gets thicker eventually.
A user shared their experience with a dermatologist's special minoxidil formula containing vitamin E, pantenol, rosemary, and finasteride, which improved their hair loss better than commercial minoxidil. Another user confirmed that the presence of finasteride in the formula is a significant difference.
A user who tried both topical and oral Minoxidil to treat their hair loss, but had negative side effects with finasteride. They have now switched to just taking oral Minoxidil and are noticing positive results.
Microneedling frequency and depth, with suggested protocols involving 0.3mm every day before applying topical treatments like Minoxidil or Finasteride, and 0.5-1.5mm once or twice a month for wounding.
The conversation discusses using Minoxidil combined with Azelaic Acid and Tretinoin to promote beard growth. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil (Min), Azelaic Acid, and Tretinoin.
This conversation is about a user who has been using Minoxidil for nine months and just noticed hair growing on the inner part of their arms. Responses to this post suggest that they should continue using it, with an increase in frequency from 5% twice a day, as well as trying finasteride if needed.
This conversation discusses the effectiveness of microneedling for hair loss, particularly when used in combination with oral minoxidil and finasteride. It is suggested that microneedling alone can be more effective than topical minoxidil alone, but it won't have a synergistic effect with oral finasteride. Advice was also given regarding researching treatments further before taking action.
The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.
Evaluating the effectiveness of taking oral minoxidil as a hair loss treatment, in comparison to finasteride and topical minoxidil; discussing potential side effects of using oral minoxidil.
If you didn't tell them.
This conversation is about a user's progress with hair loss treatments using Minoxidil and Finasteride since November of the previous year, which have been successful so far. The other users were making jokes about ED referring to Erectile Dysfunction.
A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.
The conversation discusses using Actifolic tretinoin to enhance the absorption of Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It questions the amount of tretinoin to use and whether to apply it before or after Minoxidil.
The efficacy of microneedling for hair regrowth as either a stand-alone therapy or adjunct to Minoxidil, and whether Tretinoin is a safer and more effective option. Replies include personal accounts from users who have had success with microneedling in combination with minoxidil and peptide serums, as well as considerations of technique, depth, and potential scarring.