1. 1mg Oral Finasteride a day 2. 5% Topical Minoxidil once a day at 1ml 3. I use 5% Ketoconazole Shampoo twice a week along with 4. castor oil or coconut oil or rosemary oil 5. I microneedle once a week at 1.5 millimeter with a dermaroller
On days that I microneedle I use minoxidil. I don’t advise this especially if you are starting out. But I use less (.25 ml on areas that I roll on with the derma roller: which are the areas I would like to see more growth. Dermarolling may help in minoxidil absorption)
Symptoms?
With finasteride, I haven't had any symptoms or side effects…at least yet. I still have the same sex drive that I had before, and I haven’t loss any strength or whatever people typically blame on finasteride. I had hormone blood work done before I got the prescription from my dermatologist.
By the way, I get a 90 day supply for $12 using GOOD-RX and my dermatologist’s private code brings the cost down to $8. I would urge people to look for better deals rather than using forhims, roman, keeps or some other expensive online pharmacy. Hair Loss is a continuous fight which requires funds. You should try to be as economical as possible unless money is not an issue.
Minoxidil: Dry scalp has been a major issue from topical minoxidil. I remedy this by using oils like olive oil, coconut oil, rosemary oil, etc…
I will say one thing, do not think oils alone will do anything major to combat hair loss. It almost never works. I did not achieve the growth that I got by using oils. I USED pharmacological intervention. Oils, however, can make the scalp healthier but it still won’t address the main cause of
hairloss in men: androgens with the main baldness-causing male hormone DHT (DHT is not needed after puberty. This you can research). Ketoconazole: It tends to dry out my scalp a bit, so I use some coconut oil with it. This usually helps.
Micro needling: It made my scalp tender. So, generally I apply slight force until I see some redness on the areas. This is a SLOW process. NEVER rush with derma rolling/micro needling.
