about topical finasteride

[alcantara]

Has anyone applied topical finasteride with a dermaroller?
I am concerned about the side effects of oral finasteride. Would topical minoxidil + finasteride have a similar effect?

 

[CalulArgintiu59]

Topical finasteride can have systemic effects, if it wouldn't enter in your blood not even a tiny bit it won't work, have you used it yet?

 

[alcantara]

Topical finasteride can have systemic effects, if it wouldn't enter in your blood not even a tiny bit it won't work, have you used it yet?

I haven't applied it yet

 

[CalulArgintiu59]

I haven't applied it yet

If you apply it, use it without microneedling first and see if you get sides, if you get sides lower the dossage till you don't

 

[Kroker]

Don't use any topical treatment the day your microneedle.

 

[alcantara]

Don't use any topical treatment the day your microneedle.

Why?
Wouldn’t using minoxidil or similar hair lotions after microneedling increase its absorption into the skin and therefore its effectiveness?

 

[Kroker]

Why?
Wouldn’t using minoxidil or similar hair lotions after microneedling increase its absorption into the skin and therefore its effectiveness?

You microneedle for the fact it improves bloodflow and the derma papillae regeneration that aids in hair regrowth, you don't microneedle for a better topical application absorption.


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[Kroker]

If you have more questions about hair regrowth, I recommend browsing Reddit r/tressless.

 

[Wexilarious]

You microneedle for the fact it improves bloodflow and the derma papillae regeneration that aids in hair regrowth, you don't microneedle for a better topical application absorption.


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I literally dermarolled and then applied minoxidil

 

[Kroker]

I literally dermarolled and then applied minoxidil

If you're not experiencing minox sides e.g. (itch, dandruff, dark cycles, water retention) you can apply it after dermaneedling/rolling but if you wanna mitigate sides you don't.