Almost 8 months of microneedling and still no results, just more and more shedding. What am I doing wrong?

General
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I’ve been microneedling weekly at 1.5mm for almost 8 months now and I’m not really seeing any progress. Initially after the first two months I experienced a shed, and then it stopped for about 4 months or so and now I’m shedding again. I also do the following:

  • Fin 1mg daily - for the last 8 years
  • Kirkland minoxidil topical twice a day - started around the time I began microneedling

Not sure what’s going on. Is this a lost cause and should I try something different? Or keep going til I hit the 1 year mark? I also had a hair transplant about a year after starting fin to just fix my hairline.

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It can take up to a year to see results from microneedling and min, especially if you just added them. The shedding might be from the hair adjusting to the treatments. You’re also on a stable fin regimen, which should help. If scalp health is an issue, ensure you’re using a good routine like ketoconazole shampoo. Don’t give up just yet; see how it goes till you hit that year mark. You might want to check The Beginner’s Guide to cross-check your regimen.