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community 1st time microneedling, Dr. Pen, 16 pins, 0.8 mm. Did I went too hard or is it OK?

in Microneedling 51 upvotes 2 years ago

A user tried microneedling for hair loss with a Dr. Pen at 0.8 mm and experienced bleeding, questioning if the intensity was too much. Others suggested a less aggressive approach, and one mentioned finasteride as a helpful treatment without side effects.

community Male 17 - Thinning hair and crown

4 upvotes 7 years ago

A 17-year-old male is experiencing hair thinning, especially around the crown, and plans to use 5% minoxidil, a dermaroller or derma pen, Nizoral shampoo, and biotin shampoo. He is advised to consider finasteride in the future and is seeking affordable hair loss solutions.

community Dermarolling and Min are proven to be the absolute best way to get new hairs, there is no comparison.

in Microneedling 127 upvotes 4 years ago

Fin and minoxidil, in combination with dermarolling, as an effective path for hair growth. The post also provides advice about needle depth and frequency, as well as other treatments (foam and oral) which may be beneficial.

community DrPen etc vs Stamp 2025 product update +can you still get Pen refills in the future?

in General 141 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering switching from a stamp to a pen for hair treatment due to poor results with the stamp. They are concerned about the availability of pen refills and are seeking better outcomes with the pen.

community Looking for 1.5mm Cartridges for Dr Pen M8s, Preferably on Amazon

in Microneedling 30 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about finding 1.5mm cartridges for a Dr. Pen device, with a preference for purchasing through Amazon. The discussion does not mention specific hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.

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research A novel cosmetic approach to treat thinning hair

29 citations , December 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The researchers reported that a novel leave-on treatment containing caffeine, niacinamide, panthenol, dimethicone, and an acrylate polymer significantly increased the diameter and improved the mechanical properties of scalp hair fibers, suggesting it may help mitigate thinning hair.

research Follikelhormone

January 2019 in “Springer Reference Medizin”

This article reviews the role of factor Xa inhibitors like Rivaroxaban and suggests they may eventually replace vitamin K antagonists, but their side effects require further clarification.