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GlossaryTattooing

inserting ink into skin to create permanent designs

Tattooing is the process of inserting ink, dyes, or pigments into the dermis layer of the skin to create a design, pattern, or image. This is typically done using a needle or a tattoo machine, and the resulting artwork is permanent. Tattooing can serve various purposes, including artistic expression, cultural significance, or cosmetic enhancement, such as covering scars or creating the appearance of hair in cases of alopecia.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble

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research Medical Applications of Tattooing

58 citations, July 2007 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Tattooing helps treat skin conditions, reconstruct nipple-areola, mark radiation fields, and locate lesions.

research Micropigmentation: Tattooing for Medical Purposes

27 citations, March 2006 in “Dermatologic surgery”

Medical tattooing is a widely accepted, easy, and permanent treatment with few side effects but carries an infection risk without proper sterilization.

research Procedure of Tattooing

1 citations, January 2018

Tattooing guidelines focus on safety, hygiene, and following rules.

research Enhanced Hair Regrowth with Five Monthly Sessions of Minoxidil-Dutasteride-Copper Peptides Tattooing for Androgenetic Alopecia Assessed by Artificial Intelligence and Blinded Evaluators

February 2025 in “JAAD International”

Five monthly sessions of minoxidil-dutasteride-copper peptide tattooing significantly improve hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia.

research The Applications of Medical Tattooing in the Head and Neck Region

2 citations, June 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

Medical tattooing improves appearance and quality of life, but has potential risks.

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community Tattooing Hair Loss Drugs into your Scalp

in Treatment 105 upvotes 7 months ago

Tattooing hair loss drugs like minoxidil and dutasteride into the scalp is discussed as an alternative to daily pills, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness and convenience. Some users report positive results, but concerns about cost, potential side effects, and the procedure's discomfort are noted.

community As step up from scalp micro pigmentation

in Satire 340 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone using finasteride and minoxidil along with microneedling as a treatment for hair loss, and there's a mention of scalp tattooing as an alternative or additional approach. Some responses mock the approach, while others inquire about the specifics of the treatment and its effectiveness.

community Metal particles abraded from dermapen (or dermaroller) needles. Is it possible?

in Microneedling 1 upvotes 4 years ago

Concerns about metal particles from dermapen or dermaroller needles potentially entering the skin and lymph nodes, similar to tattoo needles. Discussion includes the possibility of using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment.

community minoxidil alone vs microneedling alone

in Research/Science 29 upvotes 2 months ago

Microneedling alone can stimulate hair growth and enhance the effectiveness of minoxidil. Combining microneedling with minoxidil is more effective than using minoxidil alone.

community 6 months progress, topical Fin/Min

in Is this regrowth? 152 upvotes 8 months ago

The post discusses a user's 6-month progress using topical finasteride (0.08%) and minoxidil (5%) once a day, combined with scalp micropigmentation (SMP). The user hopes for improved hair growth as they let their hair grow out.

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