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Forums => Dermarolling / Microneedling => Topic started by: legolas123 on June 09, 2011, 08:50:16 AM

Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: legolas123 on June 09, 2011, 08:50:16 AM: 90° pure alcohol is good to disinfect the skin and Dermaroller?

the Dermaroller can cause hyperpigmentation?

after using the Dermaroller can I get clothes immediatly or there is a of risk infection?

I can rolling around and above the veins of the arm (which are pretty on the surface)

i can rolling in the back e low back?

I have a lot of fear of infections: is there any indication or specific advice to follow? thank you very much
Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: SarahVaughter on June 13, 2011, 06:25:33 AM: 90% alcohol is not suitable for skin disinfection because it evaporates too quickly from the skin and the skin is not disinfected. The higher the percentage is not the better. Alcohols are most effective when combined with water to facilitate diffusion through the cell membrane; 100% alcohol typically denatures only external membrane proteins.

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Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: legolas123 on June 14, 2011, 05:03:47 PM; will remain the "small holes" of the needles (so I read somewhere)?

can also be used from 1.5 to just below the eye orbit and nose side next to the eye orbit?

thank you
Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: SarahVaughter on June 15, 2011, 01:12:00 PM: The pricks will quickly disappear. Here is a photo of the skin right after dermarolling, and a day after:

http://forums.owndoc.com/dermarolling-microneedling/How-long-will-the-redness-last

Concerning dermarolling around the eyes, read my answer here (mine is #3):

http://forums.owndoc.com/dermarolling-microneedling/Can-I-use-a-Dermaroller-on-this-area-under-the-eye
Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: legolas123 on June 16, 2011, 09:00:42 PM: also the chin is treatable?thank you sarah
Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: SarahVaughter on June 17, 2011, 07:27:25 AM: The chin is also treatable.

You can use a dermaroller or a dermastamp or a single needle anywhere on the skin with the exception of the upper eyelids (due to the risk of eyeball injury).

And as I explained above, certain rules apply when rolling around the eyes.
Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: legolas123 on July 14, 2011, 08:45:53 AM: hi,I read that after flushing the skin may become slightly darker than the surrounding skin and remain so for quite a while ', (infiammatory Pigmentation) is true?

thank's
Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: SarahVaughter on July 15, 2011, 08:20:16 AM: You mean how long the redness lasts after dermarolling?

I am addressing it here:

Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: legolas123 on July 15, 2011, 01:51:36 PM; SarahVaughter;1835 wrote: You mean how long the redness lasts after dermarolling?

I am addressing it here:

Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: SarahVaughter on July 18, 2011, 10:57:16 AM
I have never experienced this with dermarolling. It sometimes happens after single needling and the color goes back to normal when it is completely healed. It is just a normal reaction in the process of wound healing.

Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: legolas123 on July 18, 2011, 01:51:13 PM

lasts for many days in the case of the single needle?until the brown color is gone you can not take the sun (even if it lasts 1 month)?

thank you

Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: SarahVaughter on July 19, 2011, 05:54:56 PM

It can take up to two weeks if you needle really deeply and densely but normally it takes just a couple of days.

You should protect the needled skin from the sun as much as you can for a week. You can go outside or swim but do not purposely sunbathe. It is mainly to avoid hyperpigmentation. Use a sunscreen lotion on the area even after one week.

Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: legolas123 on July 21, 2011, 09:47:37 PM

if skin is still slightly darker(not reddish) than normal after 20 days I can take the sun because it is healed now? another question: can I use the Dermaroller or needling on a 4-month scar red yet? thanks a lot; I have never experienced this with dermarolling. It sometimes happens after single needling and the color goes back to normal when it is completely healed. It is just a normal reaction in the process of wound healing.
Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: legolas123 on July 18, 2011, 01:51:13 PM: lasts for many days in the case of the single needle?until the brown color is gone you can not take the sun (even if it lasts 1 month)?

thank you
Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: SarahVaughter on July 19, 2011, 05:54:56 PM: It can take up to two weeks if you needle really deeply and densely but normally it takes just a couple of days.

You should protect the needled skin from the sun as much as you can for a week. You can go outside or swim but do not purposely sunbathe. It is mainly to avoid hyperpigmentation. Use a sunscreen lotion on the area even after one week.
Title: Strong alcohol as disinfectant, hyperpigmentation, risk of infection
Post by: legolas123 on July 21, 2011, 09:47:37 PM: if skin is still slightly darker(not reddish) than normal after 20 days I can take the sun because it is healed now? another question: can I use the Dermaroller or needling on a 4-month scar red yet? thanks a lot