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    GlossaryMedical Device

    instrument or apparatus used to diagnose or treat medical conditions

    A medical device is any instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, or related article used to diagnose, prevent, monitor, treat, or alleviate disease or injury in humans. Unlike drugs, which achieve their primary effect through chemical action, medical devices exert their effects through physical or mechanical means. Examples include pacemakers, MRI machines, and even simple items like bandages and thermometers.

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      community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

      in Microneedling  292 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

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      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 11 months ago
      Red light therapy is scientifically proven to promote hair growth by increasing strand density and thickness, and it's an additional treatment to DHT blockers like minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the cost and effectiveness of commercial devices, despite studies showing benefits.

      community People here who stopped micronedling/dermaroller, what happened?

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 3 days ago
      Some users maintained hair gains after stopping microneedling while continuing minoxidil and finasteride, while others saw no improvement or experienced hair breakage. One user switched to oral minoxidil and continued finasteride and dutasteride after seeing no results from microneedling.