A way to enhance the absorption & penetration of MINOXIDIL

[JWM]

I'm hesitant to poke holes in my scalp.

 

[neis]

yeah, I agree with the quote that ''You can't talk about something if you haven't used it''

I use retin-a on the temples and t/gel shampoo(salicylic acid) to enhance the absorption of the topicals that I use. I was seriously thinking to add dermaroller to my regimen but after some research I made on it I decided that it would be a waste of money.

avi21,
the thickness that you experienced in the temples isn't due to minoxidil? Because using minoxidil for 2,5 months it's a short period to evaluate if it works for you or not. Adding dermaroller in your regimen while being 2,5 months on minoxidil, the results that you achieved now may be minoxidil results and not dermaroller results. The companies that sell it, recommend you to use it in combination with minoxidil. I think that this looks very suspicious...It can only help the skin and scars but not the hair.

 

[avi21]

LOL , no mate not 2.5 months it's a 2.5 years
and i also use 0.25% retin-a 5 to 10 minutes before minoxidil application


anyway i've took a photo from day one and i'm waiting to the 3 months mark to take anthoer one which help me to decide how good the roller is

oh yeah and i almost forgot that i used emu oil ... to much greasy and no improvment :thumbdown2:

i've tried the minomuck also with no luck... you name it i tried it. the roller also renew skin cells this help with regrowth also

 

[neis]

Okay avi21,
thanks for the info and sorry for the misunderstanding

So your current regimen is minoxidil 5%, retin-a 0.25% before minoxidil application and dermaroller?
It would be a great idea to post your before and after photo. I want to be the looser of this discussion for dermaroller effectiveness which I underestimated. I hope so

I would appreciate it, if you could post some pics.

 

[avi21]

as i said it's to early to report but why not

tell me if you see any diffrence ( * the after photos took today after a haircut / 1 month + 10 days into dermaroller treatment + minoxidil *)

before - right side with flash

before - left side with flash

after 1 month - right side with flash

after 1 month - left side with flash

after 1 month - combed back no flash

 

[avi21]

open the link in new window to see the pictures better

 

[neis]

Thanks dude for the photos,

They are too close to see clearly the difference, but I can see a thickness around the temples. Congratulations man. Do you thing that this difference is only due to dermaroller, or there is something else that helped?

 

[avi21]

same regimen the only thing that changed is the roller

watch the pictures from here :
http://i39.tinypic.com/auj3d.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/vdftv.jpg

after
http://i41.tinypic.com/33xfrb6.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/3005w8z.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/iwrsd2.jpg

 

[Petchsky]

Damn, that's undeniably good growth, especially as you've been on minoxidil for 2.5 years! Way to go

 

[avi21]

thanks mate, after 2.5 years you usualy can't expect more growth...
but with the dermaroller i have what to except

 

[neis]

Thanks avi, nice improvement

If everything that I use fail, I will replace scalp exercises with dermaroller to help the circulation of the blood that has an impact on regrowth. Where do you buy your dermaroller from?

 

[neis]

1. how many times a week do u use it?
2. how many minutes each time?

I want to have an idea If I will use it in the future

 

[avi21]

i bought it from ebay

and i use it 5-6 times a week only before night time application

i rolling the roller 2-3 minutes on each temple until it's becomes red and aplly minoxidil right after

 

[neis]

Do u buy it from usa or australia?
Because in a previous topic, the guys were using a dermaroller made in australia. I don't remember exactly the name. It was nolvadex....I think sooo

 

[avi21]

just type 'dermaroller' you will be surprised with all the matches :shock:

 

[neis]

so you buy whatever dermaroller you find? despite if it s for scars or not

 

[avi21]

0.5 or 1mm needles length is best for hair loss

 

[neis]

Tnx avi for the info :bravo:

 

[avi21]

no problem mate
i'll post more pics at the 2 months mark

 

[neis]

Keep us updated,



Thanks