Is derma rolling and Finasteride safe to use for hair loss?

Thank you for your question. Yes cystic acne can leave what are called atrophic scars, which result in some volume loss, hence the depressions under the skin.There are a range of ways of treating these from laser and Tixel, to a combination of microneedling, PRP, subcision and CROSS (a very...

It is very important that anything you put on the skin after micro-needling has been specifically tested and proven to be safe to use after this procedure. Micro-needling creates thousands of micro-channels in the skin which enhance penetration of topical serums and medications, drama...

I agree with other Specialists regarding LONG needle derma rollers- they can cause trauma, hence why we recommend .25 to .5 max. Collagen supplements will do no harm, but no scientific evidence they will help. Stay SAFE, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia. 

Rollers more than 1 mm can cause damage, stick to a 0.25 mm roller and look after your skin 3-4 times a day. With 0.25, you will heal in 2-4 days. Stay SAFE. Dr Davin Lim. BRISBANE, Australia. 

Yes, you can wait before application - as Minoxidil in most preparations will have P. Glycol or ethanol, and preservatives, this will sting. Application 24 hours post is a sensible option. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia. 

I'm so sorry to hear this. Dermarollers can be extremely effective if done by an experienced operator. They can cause more harm then good though if the person doing it is inexperienced. I would recommend that you see a fully qualified practitioner for a face to face consultation.  The...