PART 2- Microneedling / Derma roller and pen for hair loss
Are you facing hair loss? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Contrary to popular belief, hair loss is actually very common! It is estimated that roughly 50% of females will develop hair loss within their lifetimes, while that number increases to 80% in males.
There are about 100,000 strands of hair on your head, and an average person would lose about 100 strands a day. When the hair loss becomes greater than that, it can develop into a receding hairline or even baldness, known medically as ‘alopecia’. Once hair loss starts, it is usually permanent and will continue to progress as you age. Thus, it is important that treatment starts as soon as one notices the hair loss or bald patches.
For the people who suffer from this condition, it can cause a lot of stress and anxiety in their lives. A bald head is a nightmare for many, as it completely changes the way that people perceive us, and our social interactions. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to treat or even reverse the effect of hair loss! Depending on the cause, the appropriate treatment should be carried out.
Dermapen and alopecia
Dermaroller/derma pen therapy is not new. It has been used for centuries in treating skin problems and hair loss. It works by stimulating hair follicles, enhance delivery of vitamins, improving blood flow and oxygen to the scalp.
Science has proven micro needling therapy when paired with the correct hair growth ingredient, such as minoxidil, platelet‐rich plasma, and the newest researched Procapil (Biotinyl-GHK), and shown to effectively stimulate hair follicle successful hair regrowth.
Dermapen micro-needling for hair loss side effects
When it is not properly performed, side effects of microneedle therapy include infection of the scalp. side effects of the commonly known minoxidil should also be factored into consideration when performed with micro needling as micro-needling enhance delivery of vitamins by over 400X. The side effects of minoxidil include dizziness, irregular heartbeat, fainting, chest pain, swelling of hands and feet, weight gain,, difficulty breathing.
Dermapen microneedle hair loss study and result
In a clinical study, Derma pen micro needling with Procapil aka Biotinyl-GHK demonstrated hair shaft regrowth of 121% along with hair loss reduction of 58% without side effects. Ref to the video above.
What size derma pen/derma roller microneedle for treatment of hair loss?
The skin of the scalp measure from 0.5mm to 8mm. and consist of approximately hundred thousand hairs in a healthy human being. The ideal length of derma roller/derma pen for scalp treatment is 0.5mm.
How long for hair to grow from microneedle derma roller
Few or no visible results will show in the first month. It takes time for hair regrowth and most people only experience results in 4-6 months of regular treatments.
Symptoms of clogged hair follicles on the scalp
The hair follicles can be choked up with sweat, sebum, dirt, dead cells, dandruff, and bacteria. These can also lead to scalp infection, boils or scalp acne.
Getting rid of the scalp sebum build-up is an important first step for healthy hair regrowth. For the hair to get nourishment from hair tonics, the scalp should be cleansed of all sebum that clogs the follicles.
How to open or blocked hair roots and follicle?
There are several methods of unclogging the hair follicles. Getting an oxygen scalp therapy is the best way to unclog the hair follicles. Sufficient amount of oxygen and nutrients reaches the scalp and hair to revitalize hair growth and to wash the toxins out from the follicles.
Other home remedies include
- Clarifying shampoo
- Clay hair wash
- Diluted apple cider vinegar rinse
- Scrubbing.
Having oxygen scalp therapy done twice monthly to deep cleanse the hair follicles so that hair growth promoting topical applied can absorb better.
How do you fix a receding hairline?
Fixing a receding hairline certainly needs time and effort.
Look for these ingredients in a hair growth tonic can certainly help you to restore receding hairline.
Onion – Onion can be beneficial to receding hairline. Onions are truly beneficial for healthy hair and scalp. It contains sulfur needed for growing thick hair and preventing hair fall.
Castor oil – Castor oil in a natural vegetable oil commonly used for beauty purposes. Castor oil contains Ricinoleic acid, an Omega-9 fatty acid that is required by our body. It is able to deeply penetrate into the hair follicles. It provides nourishment and restores the scalp pH balance level.
Biotin- Biotin is a B-complex vitamin that aid hair and nail growth. If you have brittle nails, it could be a biotin deficiency
Procapil- Procapil is the latest gem in hair regrowth, blocking DHT levels for hair regrowth with the commonly known side effects as with Minoxidil
Saw palmetto – Saw palmetto has proven beneficial for ones’ health particularly in sexual and reproductive health. It balances the hormones androgen and testosterone to prevent hair from falling
Essential oil – Essential oil can help hair grow and stay healthy. Numerous studies have concluded that lavender oil promotes hair regrowth effects. Other essential oils that are great for your scalp include Rosemary, Clary Sage, Cedarwood.
Micro-needling Derma Roller Before and After
Alopecia in 38 years old Asian male. Significant hair growth has shown during the fourth month of micro-needling treatment and achieving consistent improvements.
Hair loss is a very common condition and affects many at some time in their lives. Androgenetic hair loss is seen in both men and women but is more dramatic in men
Conclusion
Microneedling has been successfully paired with other hair growth promoting therapies, this therapy is used to induce collagen formation, neovascularization and growth factor production of treated areas.
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