Home dermarolling with a 1.5mm?

Great idea! I often give my patients 'home work' in between laser sessions or energy based micro needling that I perform, and yes, the use of vitamin A cream such as tretinoin is great.I like to stop the cream the night before and recommence 3-5 days after, or skin irritation will occur. This...

The answer is 'usually safe'. Lupus can Koebner, i.e.. any trauma can evoke your body to produce lupus on your skin. If you use a 0.5 mm needle conservatively it is unlikely. For all my lupus patients, I usually perform a test spot, or a very gentle treatment. You should be under the guidance ...

OK, the technique is very important. Best if someone rolls for you (preferably professional) if not brother, sister, neighbour.... but you need counter traction in some areas and pinching up in others. By stretching your skin and applying firm pressure, it will help. Needle depth is vital....