Dermaroller Treatment

Dermaroller ( Micro-needle Therapy ) In India

The Dermaroller for hair is extremely effective in addressing hair loss, hair growth, and regrowth. Dermaroller is a handheld roller-device with multiple tiny micro-needles ranging in size from 0.25mm to 1.5mm. As you roll the dermaroller over your scalp, the needles created multiple tiny holes, allowing the therapeutic qualities of lotions to easily reach the hair follicles.

This process is also known as micro-needling therapy. Micro-needling utilizes a stamp or roller. Dermaroller needles create micro-holes on the scalp, the skin-deep dermis to stimulate the production of new cells and boost circulation.

Micro-needling therapy or collagen induction therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that has been used for decades to rejuvenate the skin. As it stimulates collagen production, it reduces the appearance of wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks.

Dermaroller or micro-needling not only treats hair loss but by inducing the production of new collagen and elastin it improves the texture and firmness of the skin. However, photon micro-needling therapy (PMNT) has added benefit of LED light Therapy or photon therapy which stimulates the biological activity of the skin at the cellular level.

Dermaroller for hair growth

The controlled micro-trauma or injury to the scalp by dermaroller can promote hair growth by following ways:

It triggers the body’s natural reaction to initiate the skin repair or wound healing process.

By inducing new cell or platelet production; the main source of growth factors. This stimulates the dormant hair follicles to begin the production of new hair.

It increases blood supply of scalp; that helps to distribute nutrients to hair follicles, promoting hair growth

It helps quick absorption of medicine such as minoxidil or finasteride or serum. The channels created last for a period of one hour, thereby topical medicines should be applied instantly to achieve the greatest effect. Hence, dermaroller significantly enhances the absorption of topical medications applied and works as a very effective supportive treatment.

Hence, it creates an ideal environment for hair to re-grow naturally.

Dermaroller precautions for hair growth

• Micro-needling treatment or dermaroller is better performed by skin professionals, can also be done at home.
• It can be used once in a week or 15 days
• It should be used only on dry hair, as it can inter-twist the hair and cause breakage if used on wet hair.
• If used in conjunction with Hair Treatment, it is better to use before the infiltration of plasma.
• If it is used in conjunction with low-level laser therapy, better to use before.
• If used in conjunction with hair loss topical medicines such as minoxidil, use ½ hour before application.
• For re-use, better to do proper sterilization

The size of dermaroller needle to choose depends on how much hair left over on the scalp. Dermaroller used by skin professionals the needle size can be between 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm and if used at home it’s advised to be the small length, needle size between 0.2 mm-0.5 mm as to reduce the pain or chance of injury during rolling. If dermaroller used as transdermal drug delivery of active ingredients such as minoxidil, it is ideal to use a smaller needle size of 0.2 mm-0.3 mm; to prevent the absorption too deep into the scalp.

Advantages of Dermaroller

• Simple and safe treatments
• Natural-looking results
• Cost-effective
• Minimally invasive and non-surgical
• No downtime after treatment. You can attend your routine work schedule.
• Quickly, the treatment process hardly takes around 10 to 15 minutes
• No adverse effect.
• Useful in all causes of non-scarring alopecia
• Concomitantly can be used with traditional and interventional treatment.
• A homemade device or hand-held device, the treatment can be done at home.

We at Clear Skin & Hair Rich advise Photon Micro-needling Therapy (PMNT) due to the dual benefits of derma roller and low-level laser therapy. We at our centre sterilize the kits and re-use to avoid infection; hence we advise patients to come to the clinic for treatment.

Post-Treatment Instructions:

DO	DON'T
Do maintain scalp hygiene and disinfect before and after the procedure.	Do not touch, rub or massage on the treated area for at least 6-10 hours after your treatment.
Avoid afterward products with strong and irritant active ingredients such as essential oils, acids, retinol or retinol-type ingredients or minoxidil for 24hr after treatment.	Don’t wash or shampoo on the same day, you can wash the hair on the next day.
Avoid chemical based shampoos for 12 hrs. Use shampoo that is pH balanced, for example baby shampoos (any brand).	Do not apply sprays, gels, any other styling products to your hair for at least 1 day.
Avoid hair colouring, straightening or using other hair products for 2 days.	Do not wet your hair for at least 3 hours after your treatment.
Avoid using minoxidil or any hair product or coloring or straightening for first 12-24 hrs.	In extremely rare cases skin infection may occur, don’t panic, the discomfort is easily treated with antibiotic medicines.
Avoid saunas, steam rooms, swimming for 1 day after your treatment.	Do not forget to use medicines prescribed by doctor between the sessions.
Avoid if you're on the following medication: antidepressants, isotetrinoin, drugs for high blood pressure, anticoagulants, any medication that may increase skin sensitivity, drugs that decrease healing, NSAID's	Do not hesitate to call us or to visit our clinic, if you have any discomfort; our doctor’s team will help you out.