Experiencing hair growth-related issues like thinning hair, receding hairline, patchy hair loss, or baldness is common these days. You must be looking forward to restoring your natural hair growth on your scalp or beard with a non-surgical hair loss treatment. In this regard, derma rollers in Bangalore or in-clinic microneedling can best serve you and set you free of concern for hair loss!
This post details hair loss and the derma roller’s role in hair regrowth.
Understanding Hair Loss
Hair loss (Alopecia) is a common scalp problem that dermatologists have both expertise and experience to diagnose and treat. It can be mild to severe and temporary or permanent.
Losing or shedding about 50-100 hair strands daily and getting them replaced with new hair, indicates some hair follicles are in the end stage of normal hair growth cycle. However, when more hair follicles get arrested in the shedding phase of a hair growth cycle and new hair doesn’t grow in the place of fallen hair, hair loss becomes a concern that a dermatologist can only help deal with.
Causes of Hair Loss
There are multiple causes of hair loss. The causative hair loss factors can further determine whether the hair is abruptly or gradually shedding, thinning, capable of growing back, needs growth-promoting treatment, or requires prompt attention to prevent permanent hair loss.
The hair loss causes include:
- Aging
- Hereditary or genetic predisposition- Androgenetic alopecia (Pattern Baldness)
- Autoimmune disorder- Alopecia areata (Patchy Hair loss)
- Physical/ Emotional/ Environmental stressors
- Hormonal changes like in PCOS and thyroid condition
- Active skin infections or psoriasis
- Scarred tissues growth
- Deficiency of nutrients like proteins, biotin, zinc, and iron
- Tight hair styling or hair-pulling disorder
- Poor hair care routine.
How Derma Rollers Work for Hair Growth?
Derma roller is a handheld microneedling tool featuring a rolling surface with multiple microneedles of different sizes, 0.2 to 1.5 mm. It is designed with either a surgical stainless-steel material or a medical-grade titanium for manual use by licensed dermatologists or hair experts. The cosmetic procedure where a derma roller is usually employed is micro-needling. However, hair doctors in Bangalore may also prescribe GFC treatment with derma roller for best outcomes.
Derma roller works to create micro-holes in the skin. It causes controlled micro injury to the skin of the targeted area and the body responds by boosting collagen production and allowing natural growth factors to act in the targeted area by stimulating angiogenesis, cell regeneration, and healthy hair regrowth.
Benefits of Using Derma Rollers for Hair Growth
- Derma rollers treatment is a minimally invasive approach to increase hair thickness and hair growth in the areas of the scalp or beard with thinning hair and/or bald spots/patches while preventing further hair loss.
- Derma rollers can increase microcirculation and oxygen supply to the hair roots to strengthen hair and even enhance cell turnover in the treated area.
- Derma rollers create micro-channels in the treated area that allow for better absorption of hair regrowth stimulators like minox-idil, plat-elet-enriched plas-ma, growth factors preparation, and meso-solution.
Derma Rollers for Hair Growth Procedure
Steps:
- A thorough cleansing of the targeted area
- Sterilization of a derma roller by soaking it in 70% isopropyl alcohol or warm, mild liquid soap solution for 15-20 minutes
- Manageable sectioning of hair to expose scalp skin and evenly apply derma roller.
- Repeated gentle rolling of a derma roller for 5 minutes in different directions across the entire targeted area
- Application of a mixture of essential oils and skin nourishing cream onto the micro-punctured skin followed by dermatologist-recommended aftercare for derma roller treatment. Sometime GFC is also combined for best outcomes.
Note: For pain management numbing cream or anesthesia is used based on patient preference.
Potential Side Effects and Precautions
Derma roller is generally safe and rarely results in serious side effects. Potential, short-term, mild side effects of derma rollers are:
- Increased redness, irritation, and inflammation of the treated area
- Increased sensitivity to UV from the sun.
Individuals who are not suitable for derma rolling like pregnant women, those having certain skin conditions like eczema, skin allergy, and psoriasis, or people with medical records of diabetes and blood clotting disorders and undergo derma rollers treatment usually experience major side effects.
Conclusion
A high-quality derma roller of needle size, 0.5-1mm, can help create micro-punctures in the hair loss-affected area deeply enough to stimulate wound healing with natural growth factors and subsequently encourage natural hair regrowth. Derma roller for hair growth can be done on both scalp and beard. If interested in this procedure, consult Dr. Rasya Dixit today at Dr. Dixit Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic!
Also Read: Dermatologist Insights: Does Dermaroller work for hair regrowth?
FAQs about Derma Rollers for Hair Growth
How often should I derma roller for hair growth?
The frequency of use of a derma roller depends on the extent of hair loss and the depth of microneedling. Typically, dermatologists recommend once every week use of a derma roller for hair growth. One-time use of a derma roller every 3 weeks can also help stimulate hair growth. The resulting derma roller effect needs maintenance sessions too every few weeks.
Is the procedure painful?
The level of pain or discomfort felt with the use of a derma roller varies among patients based on their pain tolerance level and the size of the needle used. With the use of anesthesia or numbing cream (based on patient recommendation), the derma roller procedure isn’t painful.
Is derma roller effective for hair growth?
Studies suggest that derma roller when combined with mino-xidil, P-R-P, or mesotherapy can be very effective in addressing hair thinning/loss. One can opt for derma roller treatment provided by a dermatologist to promote new hair growth, stop future hair loss, and to improve their hair density.
When should the derma roller be replaced?
A derma roller becomes blunt after 2-3 times use and so must be replaced with a new one after every 6-8 weeks.
When can I expect to see the results of a derma roller for hair growth?
The effectiveness of derma roller for hair growth and the results obtained are variable. You need to patiently wait and continue with derma rolling for several weeks or months to see new hair growth in hair thinning/bald areas.
How much does a derma roller for hair growth cost?
The derma roller treatment cost for hair loss is decided by factors like the size of the treatment area, the extent/type of hair loss, the number of treatment sessions required, where the procedure is to be done, and the practitioner’s expertise and experience. The most affordable and advanced derma roller for hair growth in Bangalore is available with the prescription of top-rated dermatologist, Dr. Rasya Dixit.
