I thought I would update everyone since it has been a month since my last post. My first needling session was on the 13th October this year so I’ve done quite a few sessions. I had been needling every week at a depth of 2mm, using Minoxidil twice a day from week 5 onwards and had seen positive early signs; namely, increase in length of vellus hair and pigmented hair growth. Progress has been steady and encouraging. The main downside I’ve had is increase in shedding other than dealing with my skin peeling off from the wounding/healing process. The shedding has probably been about 2-3 times what it normally would be, not that I shed a lot normally but it’s worth noting. I do believe in the importance of consistency in any regime but unfortunately I’ve had to, this week, change mine. I’ve dropped Minoxidil usage to once a day. I’m just applying it in the evening now because it dries my hair out so much it looks a mess. I’ve also decided to only needle/wound every two weeks as I don’t think once a week is enough time for my scalp to heal fully. It’s somewhat frustrating having to change my regime since it was working so well but I’m still hopeful progress will continue. I took pictures on 16/11/18, so 1 month into treatment, and plan to take more in February. I want to keep at least a 3 month gap between photographs. I should also point out that I’m on Dutasteride and have been for 2 years. I’ve no plans to stop using it in the near future.
Anyway I just wanted to keep people updated in the hope it may encourage others to be proactive with dealing with their hair loss. I’ll more than likely post another update in a months time at the earliest.
Anyway I just wanted to keep people updated in the hope it may encourage others to be proactive with dealing with their hair loss. I’ll more than likely post another update in a months time at the earliest.
