What is a Dermaroller [DermTV.com Epi #208]
Category: Natural Acne Remedies | Aug 18, 2011 |
www.dermtv.com As a new episode format, we’ve begun to answer questions submitted as videos by selected YouTube users. The first YouTube video questions comes to us from makeup maven http . She wants to know about dermarollers, so in this episode of DermTV, Dr. Schultz explains what a dermaroller is.
this item has been in the asia market for supppperrr long time.. i actually thought it was some toy for old ppl.. i guess some medical tourist discovered it and franchised it into a big name brand.. now there is so many on the market with a scary high price. I have a bunch and even got myself a name brand one.. the trick is just to make sure to keep this item sanitized and clean. The ones in Asia now have a light beam. light therpy or something.. still looking into that.
@XPUPA I have a dermaroller and it is NOT an exfoliator and any exfoliating it does is completely ancillary. It has to do with micro channeling and the body’s repair/wound response. Glycolic/Salicylic acid,
microdermabrasion are all ways to exfoliate, but the primary use of a dermaroller isn’t for exfoliation. You should do research on what topical products you use with the roller as certain derivatives of Vit C or A are not meant to go into deep layers of your skin and may cause damage longterm
@magicadespell56 wow yes i believe i must try it..but still this is becose of large c vitamine wich is in aspirin…yeah superb idea..
@kokolaroo exfolattion is ANY form of getting old ceels off &so prepare your skin to produce a new HEALTY cells.it s no differece if it is mehanical,laser way or acids like glykol acid.i may said that i m very excited with(PROPER)use of dermaroller it makes your skin do new cells inprogress.like it and with some good emusion koncentrated c vit or a cream retinol..yo realy get superb bright healty skin.
@ladybuglion Unfortunately, if you mix power vitamin c in with any skincare product that you apply topically, it will not afford any of the antioxidant properties of vitamin c.
Hi Doctor, Just wanted to know your thoughts on refraxal lazer? Is it safe and does it work to get rid of wrinkles around the mouth area?
Can powder vitamin C from the health food store be mixed in with a moisturizer and used topically on the skin to achieve a good result. If so which type of vitamin C is it.
Is Milk Of Magnesia safe to use on your face?
and most have compared this to Fraxel.
I am really surprised by your answer to this question Dr. Shultz. All the research I have done in regards to needle therapy and collagen induction has never once made ANY mention that this is an exfoliator in anyway. I have consulted derms and estheticians who actually perform this procedure and they also have never concluded that this is an exfoliator. Nor should you ever draw blood as research now shows. It has to do with Micro channeling and cell regeneration (not Fibrosis).
Great info Dr. Schultz! Thank you for answering this question! I always look forward to your videos! ~Elaine~
Physical exfoliation can cause callus as far as I know, because the skin detects the amount of strain. That’ll activate the production of skin cells and you get even more callus. Right?
wonderfull question!!!! now i want a derma roller!!! what works wonders for me is- i place 3 uncoated aspirins in the of palm of my hand- mix with dab of pumpkin enzyme mask- let them dissolve together then rub my face with the mixture- its a soft grit that cant clog your pores- after a month of doing this it like a new skin- inexpensive and works~ x shelly
@Quiteinfamous I was hoping for a chemical alternative. I’ve tried Aveeno sensitive and it roughed up my face. I scrub very gently but it still hates me, haha.
Derm a rollers were being presented on here as a replacement for refraxel lazering which I do. My concern with them was it seems it would cause constant inflammation of the skin. Please comment. Maybe a misunderstanding but inflammation of any kind anywhere in our bodies long term it not good. So derm rollers are another way of exfoliating instead of a Clarasonic but they do not cause an increase in the producion of collegen such as a refraxel lazer. Is this correct?
@raspberrypineapple I heard you like guys that don’t shave their privates!! Ewwww!!!
@madmravyn both aveeno and ive’s sell a light and sensitive exfoliators. Try Walmart.
I thought dermaroller makes the skin produces more collagen. Will this make smooth out pitted acne scars a bit?
@SanneMusic the websites want to be on the safe side since like the doctor said its impossible to know how hard you physically exfoliate your skin and some people overdo it but if you stick with a chem exfoliator (glycolic acid) then it should be fine to do everyday (which i do actually)
@123sarcasticdiva he already has a video on this topic
could you give some examples of physical and chemical exfoliators? I’m confused about the difference
@dermTVdotcom I have very sensitive skin that breaks out in little bumps when I exfoliate. I typically use the Evan Healy Lavender line and there has been so much improvement with my complexion. Could you recommend an exfoliator for sensitive skin? Thank you!
can you use a washcloth to exfoliate?
Hello Dr
I use 0.7mm roller. I think it penetrates to the dermis,much like those fractional lasers, that cause the same type of a puncture hole in the skin. So I think dermarolling is more powerfull than just exfoliants one uses at home. Some use even 1mm to 1.5mm needle rollers at home
Thanks
Diana Ball
@ginabinawina99 …very good info..thanks fore telling us about him