I am interested in getting microneedling. I am a 30 year old female. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and I'm on ocrevus, which targets b cells. Is microneedling contraindicated for me? Thanks.
September 25, 2018
Answer: Is microneedling contraindicated while on ocrevus As a b cell inhibitor, Ocrevus may increase the risk of infections slightly. Off the top of my head, I do not have specific experience doing microneedling for anyone on this medication, or any procedures for that matter. However, I do surgery and other procedures on people routinely who have some degree of immunosuppression. Some are on steroids, others are on drugs similar to ocrevus. I would consider microneedling a very low risk procedure and therefore I do not see a reason to recommend that you avoid it. Proper hygiene and antiseptic techniques would be important (as they always area) and you could even consider a day or two of oral antibiotics for prophylactic reason. If I were your provider I would probably do the first microneedling conservatively to see how you do and then increase from there based on your experience. This is just my approach and other doctors may have different thoughts and that does not make them wrong. Good luck!
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September 25, 2018
Answer: Is microneedling contraindicated while on ocrevus As a b cell inhibitor, Ocrevus may increase the risk of infections slightly. Off the top of my head, I do not have specific experience doing microneedling for anyone on this medication, or any procedures for that matter. However, I do surgery and other procedures on people routinely who have some degree of immunosuppression. Some are on steroids, others are on drugs similar to ocrevus. I would consider microneedling a very low risk procedure and therefore I do not see a reason to recommend that you avoid it. Proper hygiene and antiseptic techniques would be important (as they always area) and you could even consider a day or two of oral antibiotics for prophylactic reason. If I were your provider I would probably do the first microneedling conservatively to see how you do and then increase from there based on your experience. This is just my approach and other doctors may have different thoughts and that does not make them wrong. Good luck!
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Answer: Is microneedling contraindicated for people being treated for multiple sclerosis? Hi nya5, This does not constitute medical knowledge and you should always check with your doctor. Though there are some conditions like scleroderma that are contraindicated, multiple sclerosis isn't one of them. Regarding medication, it is Accutane that is contraindicated unless it's been at least 6 months after last intake.It might be of interest for you to know that Microneedling of the medical kind has been used to deliver medication for patients with multiple sclerosis.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.
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Answer: Is microneedling contraindicated for people being treated for multiple sclerosis? Hi nya5, This does not constitute medical knowledge and you should always check with your doctor. Though there are some conditions like scleroderma that are contraindicated, multiple sclerosis isn't one of them. Regarding medication, it is Accutane that is contraindicated unless it's been at least 6 months after last intake.It might be of interest for you to know that Microneedling of the medical kind has been used to deliver medication for patients with multiple sclerosis.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.
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