Are you concerned about going bald soon because you’ve been losing too much hair recently? Here is the answer to your hair fall worries, and not just one but two treatment solutions together! Minoxidil and dermaroller both are wonderful treatments for hair loss and potentiate each other’s efficacy when used together. Let’s look at how to use the dermaroller and minoxidil together.
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What is Minoxidil?
Minoxidil is a topical medication known for its hair regrowth properties. It works by:
Increasing the flow of blood to the hair follicles extending the hair cycle’s anagen (growth) phase promoting thicker regrowth and strengthening hair strands Reducing hair follicle shrinkage caused by hormonal imbalances
How does Dermaroller work?
A dermaroller is a microneedling tool equipped with tiny needles that create micro-injuries on the scalp. This process:
stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which are necessary for the health of hair follicles. increases blood flow to the scalp, bringing more oxygen and nutrients there. Dermaroller is now proven to be effective in most cases. But its effectiveness may vary from person to person.
How do minoxidil and Dermaroller work to improve hair growth?
Dermaroller with minoxidil
Both the minoxidil and derma rollers are effective hair loss treatments. Let’s talk first about the underlying principle of how minoxidil works to regrow your hair and slow down the progression of further hair loss.
In the 1960s, minoxidil was initially administered orally as a treatment for high blood pressure; however, it was discovered that its use caused some patients to grow hair. The doctors then dismissed it as a minor side effect. However, in the 1980s, minoxidil was developed as a topical formula for hair loss in men, and in 1992, for women. Minoxidil is the only topical treatment for hair loss that has been clinically proven to regrow hair and has been approved by the FDA. The exact principle on which Minoxidil works is not yet understood, but so far, we know that it is a vasodilator that increases the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the hair follicles by widening the blood vessels. Minoxidil has been shown to help hair grow stronger and thicker and to increase the size of hair follicles. Moreover, by the topical application of minoxidil, the telogen phase of hair growth is reduced and the hair stays in its growth or anagen phase longer.
In contrast, the dermaroller also increases blood flow to the scalp by producing collagen and causing tiny wounds in the outer layer of skin. Mammals have a lot of collagen, a protein, in their fibrous tissues like their skin, ligaments, and tendons. It is present in the hair shaft as well as around the hair follicle bulb. By thickening the hair root during the anagen phase, the Dermaroller enhances and encourages the growth of new hair. As it creates micro-wounds on the epidermis, the body sends more blood to the area to heal it. As a result, it is suggested that minoxidil be used in conjunction with a dermaroller to improve its absorption into the scalp and encourage hair regrowth.