Applying Minoxidil to your scalp helps improve the condition of your hair follicles by dilating the hair follicles on your head for thicker strands to grow. However, is there a better way to apply Minoxidil than with your hands?
Here, we will discuss what derma rollers are and how they can help you apply Minoxidil even more effectively to increase your chances of success.
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What is a Derma Roller?
A derma roller is an instrument used to microneedle the scalp by creating very small holes in the scalp to promote better hair growth. When any punctures are made to our body of any size, the body tends to heal itself by directing greater blood flow to those areas, precisely the idea behind Minoxidil, a prescribed medication for fighting hair loss.
The hair follicles subjected to the derma roller’s contact should increase collagen production in the body, a protein that helps maintain strong hair, among other things. Your scalp’s cells should also renew due to the derma roller process, boosting the odds of better scalp conditions.
When our hair follicles widen, which is likely to occur when derma rollers are used, nutrients and vitamins can be absorbed better to help superior strand growth. Therefore, Minoxidil can work its way into the hair follicles more successfully, increasing the likelihood the FDA-approved topical medication will work.
Are the Results Strong in Practice?
The early indications are that microneedling via derma rollers is effective in men experiencing hair loss. Although it can’t be said with certainty, derma rollers appear to have positive results compared to Minoxidil alone.
Controlled studies have measured the outcome of men using Minoxidil with derma rollers and those who lacked success with Minoxidil only; it was concluded that micro-needling boosts the chances, to some degree, of hair loss stopping and thicker hair growth afterwards in every man who participated.
Therefore, it seems likely that derma rollers can positively affect your scalp to stop hair loss and promote new growth.
How a Derma Roller Should Be Used
Remember to wash your derma roller thoroughly before and after every use to avoid contaminating the tool so your hair follicles don’t become infected. You can begin rolling across your scalp with light pressure to create tiny holes, but not too hard so you don’t aggravate your scalp. Men who press too hard irritate their scalp, which can cause damage and itchiness.
Think of the derma roller as a preparation for topical Minoxidil, which can be applied after rolling it over your scalp multiple times. Discard the derma roller every few months so the needles can effectively perforate your scalp. Sensitive skin might not respond well to derma rollers like other skin types, so bear this in mind beforehand and stop using it if you notice any unwanted side effects.
