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    GlossaryTopical Anesthetic Cream (numbing cream)

    medication applied to skin to temporarily numb the area

    Topical Anesthetic Cream, often referred to as numbing cream, is a medication applied to the skin to temporarily numb the area. It works by blocking nerve signals in the body, making it useful for reducing pain or discomfort during minor medical procedures, such as injections, laser treatments, or minor surgeries. Common active ingredients include lidocaine or benzocaine.

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      community Right way to use Dermapen+Minoxidil

      in General  129 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 43-year-old male from Sydney is seeking advice on using a Dermapen with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. He inquires about the frequency of Dermapen use, needle depth, cartridge type, timing for applying Minoxidil, safety of numbing cream, and cartridge reuse.

      community Microneedling at 1mm feels I'm hitting my skull

      in Microneedling  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their experience with at-home microneedling at 1mm for hair growth, feeling like they're hitting their skull. Other users suggest lowering the needle depth or stopping due to discomfort.

      community Hairline change after 1y3m on fin+min+microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  140 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "Expliced" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for 1 year and 3 months. Another user mentioned that using a high-definition camera with flash and sharpening the photo can show new hairs appearing sooner.

      community 6 months on oral minox with no result

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who had taken oral minoxidil for 6 months without seeing any results and the advice given in response, which included trying microneedling in combination with topical minoxidil, as well as seeking a dermatologist's opinion.