Can I use Derma Roller to treat my hair loss?

There are many good scientific studies showing that medical micro-needling works well for acne scarring. However, I am not a fan of rollers as they create a more erratic pattern of "tears" through the skin rather than the clean, more evenly distributed punctures seen with the motorized...

Yes, diabetes is not a contraindication for microneedling treatment.However, I do not like rollers such as the Dermaroller because they create an erratic pattern of "tears" through the skin rather than the clean, more evenly distributed punctures seen with the motorized mic...

Dermaroller is much more superficial, than medical grade microneedling.Beware of infection!The stimulation to the skin can heal skin and also promote hair grow, if hair is there. I use microneedling with prp to promote hair growth in the scalp and hair line.Plucking hair can irritate the skin, ...

Yes, it is perfectly fine to have a microneedling or Vampire Facial while taking Minocycline. There should be no side effects. This is a tetracycline derivative and can lead to increase skin sensitivity to lasers. However, I do lasers all the time with patients on the antibiotic - you just have...

Thanks for your question.  We never recommend dermarollers because it causes unnecessary dermal trauma.  Microneedling, especially with PRP is better because the needles travel perpendicularly to the skin surface.  If you think about the rollers, they go in at an angle, straighten up and com...

This doesn’t sound good.Painful dark patches should be evaluated by a doctor to get a better idea of what’s going on.There could be an active infection under the skin that needs an antibiotic.Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa