I just got a dermaroller and don’t know how to use it. 12/25/2020
A user discusses using a 1.5mm dermaroller daily in the shower for hair loss, noting redness but no bleeding, and applying coconut oil afterward. They are concerned about a receding hairline and slight hair loss near the temple.
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