Dermatologists often advise against at-home microneedling due to risks of scarring, infection, and improper technique. Professional guidance is recommended for safe and effective use, with some users reporting positive results when done correctly.
The user shares their hair loss treatment routine, which includes topical minoxidil, botana oil, coconut moisturizer, dermastamping, dermarolling, 3% salicylic acid shampoo, and scalp massage. Suggestions include adding finasteride, switching to 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and using rosemary oil instead of botana oil.
A user discusses using dermastamping for hair loss and questions the timing of applying a mixture of peppermint oil, spearmint oil, rosemary oil, and castor oil due to their anti-inflammatory effects. They wonder if waiting 10 hours after stamping would be more effective.
Finasteride and minoxidil are effectively regrowing hair, with some side effects like decreased libido. Dermarolling is also mentioned as beneficial when combined with minoxidil.
Hair loss treatments discussed include dermarolling, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Some users find dermarolling sad, while others mention the complexity of biological systems and limited research funding for hair loss.
May 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society”
This review discusses microneedling radiofrequency in cosmetic dermatology, particularly for skin texture improvement and various conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology”
This literature review conducted a comprehensive analysis of existing studies on micro-needling mesotherapy in dermatology and aims to offer a practical guide for its clinical application, though it provides no new experimental findings.
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September 2015 in “Therapeutic Delivery”
This review discusses the application of active transdermal technologies in cosmetic devices for skin restoration and enhancement, reporting no new clinical results.
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August 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”
This study found that micro-needling with cosmeceuticals or platelet-rich plasma significantly improved wrinkles, skin laxity, scar softening, and hair growth over 12 months, with minimal side effects, and that the best results occur with pigment and platelet massaging between 5 to 30 minutes post-treatment.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
In this study, researchers found that specific treatment parameters disrupted follicles and sebaceous glands, damaging the bacteria Cutibacterium acnes and promoting follicular remodeling, which may improve both inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions.