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As all of us capilarily disabled folks know, microneedling is proven to be an effective way to combat the effects of balding. Via what means? That's not the objective of this post. This post looks to compare the in my opinion, BIG, differences between rolling (or stamping) and using a "Dr. pen", or similar device. Why is this, you might ask? Here's the main arguments:
1. You only do a "few" passes when rolling or stamping, compared to a machine doing hundreds or thousands of revolutions. Difference is accapunture vs using a sewing machine on your skin.
2. Pen revolutions vary between models and are in no way regulated. What a person could be using (low revs, vs another one high revs) could be the difference between triggering [regeneration] and just worsening the fibrosis of the scalp.
3. There's as of now, few studies on the Dermapen's efficacy as a microneedling device. Why do you think that Pen selling companies never link to any study? Their only selling point is snake-oil tier "Dermarollers tear the skin".
4? We don't know what's the line between triggering regeneration and damage of the skin. This is a common concern when it comes down to regular rolling, and sadly there's no answers.
I'd like to hear your opinions on this matter. If anyone here has seen regrowth from using dermapens please post what settings and your full treatment as apparently testimonials are the only thing we've got for now.
Microneedling study analysis. All done on rollers.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The only study i could find with a "pen" similar device and high reps.
journals.lww.com
1. You only do a "few" passes when rolling or stamping, compared to a machine doing hundreds or thousands of revolutions. Difference is accapunture vs using a sewing machine on your skin.
2. Pen revolutions vary between models and are in no way regulated. What a person could be using (low revs, vs another one high revs) could be the difference between triggering [regeneration] and just worsening the fibrosis of the scalp.
3. There's as of now, few studies on the Dermapen's efficacy as a microneedling device. Why do you think that Pen selling companies never link to any study? Their only selling point is snake-oil tier "Dermarollers tear the skin".
4? We don't know what's the line between triggering regeneration and damage of the skin. This is a common concern when it comes down to regular rolling, and sadly there's no answers.
I'd like to hear your opinions on this matter. If anyone here has seen regrowth from using dermapens please post what settings and your full treatment as apparently testimonials are the only thing we've got for now.
Microneedling study analysis. All done on rollers.
Review of applications of microneedling in dermatology - PMC
Microneedling (MN) is a novel therapeutic modality in dermatology. Through physical trauma from needle penetration, MN induces a wound healing cascade with minimal damage to the epidermis. This allows for enhancement in the absorption of mainstay ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Microneedling of Scars: A Large Prospective Study with... : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
evices and treatment protocols used and posttreatment follow-up varied widely. Through this prospective observational study, the results of microneedling on 20 patients with a variety of scars are described. Methods: One hundred twenty consecutive patients (skin phototypes I through VI) with...
journals.lww.com
