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minoxidil-faq [2018/08/23 09:39] beckwith |
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**Study:** [[https:// | **Study:** [[https:// | ||
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===== How Long Should the Minoxidil Journey Be? ===== | ===== How Long Should the Minoxidil Journey Be? ===== | ||
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=== Do I have to shave or trim before using the dermaroller? | === Do I have to shave or trim before using the dermaroller? | ||
Shaving or trimming low is recommended because the needles need to be able to puncture the skin for dermarolling to work. If you have long growth and roll over it, you will only be damaging and pulling hair. Trimming is safer and carries less risk of causing irritation to the skin and hair follicles as opposed to shaving. | Shaving or trimming low is recommended because the needles need to be able to puncture the skin for dermarolling to work. If you have long growth and roll over it, you will only be damaging and pulling hair. Trimming is safer and carries less risk of causing irritation to the skin and hair follicles as opposed to shaving. | ||
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+ | === What to Do Before/ | ||
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+ | Before using a dermaroller, | ||
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+ | Because dermarolling creates hundreds of tiny micro cuts (to stimulate collagen production), | ||
=== How do I disinfect/ | === How do I disinfect/ | ||
- | Run it under hot water to get any dead skin/other materials off, then leave in an alcohol bath for about a minute. Let it completely dry before using. You can use any antiseptic; isopropyl alcohol is the cheapest and will get the job done. | + | Run it under hot water to get any dead skin/other materials off, then leave in an alcohol bath for about 5 minutes. Let it completely dry before using. You can use any antiseptic; isopropyl alcohol is the cheapest and will get the job done. |
=== Derma rolling to increase minoxidil absorption? === | === Derma rolling to increase minoxidil absorption? === | ||
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=== France === | === France === | ||
- | * Foligan | + | * Foligain |
=== Germany === | === Germany === |