Microneedling WITHOUT Minoxidil?

Summary

This video explores the effectiveness of microneedling for hair loss, comparing it to minoxidil monotherapy. It presents studies showing that microneedling, even without minoxidil, can significantly boost hair regrowth. The video discusses a Chinese study where microneedling alone outperformed daily minoxidil application and provided longer-lasting results. It also offers practical advice for starting microneedling, including a free derma roller offer, and encourages viewers to share their experiences.

Takeaways

• 🌟 Microneedling, when done once a week without daily minoxidil, can effectively reverse hair loss and may outperform minoxidil monotherapy.
• 📚 The video offers a free ebook, 'The Ultimate Hair Regrowth System', for a comprehensive guide to thicker, healthier hair and addressing hair loss.
• 🔬 Microneedling involves creating tiny punctures in the skin with a derma roller to stimulate endogenous growth factors for skin rejuvenation.
• 🐁 The first study on microneedling for hair growth was conducted in 2012 on mice, followed by a human study in 2013 from India.
• 📈 The 2013 Indian study showed that combining minoxidil with microneedling increased hair regrowth by 4.1 times compared to minoxidil alone.
• 📊 A 2020 Chinese study revealed that microneedling alone can lead to 1.5 times more regrowth than minoxidil monotherapy, even when done every three weeks.
• 💡 Microneedling's efficacy has two components: enhancing the absorption of topical treatments like minoxidil and promoting hair growth independently.
• 📝 The Chinese study also showed that the results of microneedling tend to last longer, with better hair retention six months after treatment cessation.
• 🔍 The video provides a practical guide on how to start microneedling for hair loss, ensuring viewers have the necessary information to begin treatment.
• 🎁 A free derma roller designed for hair loss, made with medical-grade titanium needles, is offered by the video creator, with viewers only covering shipping costs.
• 🗣️ The video encourages viewers to share their experiences with microneedling, including frequency of sessions and the type of device used, to foster a community of users.

Q & A

What is microneedling and how is it used in hair loss treatment?

Microneedling is a process where tiny punctures are made to the skin's surface using a device called a derma roller, which has a rotating barrel with hundreds of needles. It stimulates endogenous growth factors leading to skin rejuvenation and has been adapted for hair loss treatment by enhancing the effects of minoxidil or promoting hair growth on its own.

What is the purpose of a derma roller in microneedling?

A derma roller is a specialized device used in microneedling that has a rotating barrel with numerous needles on its surface. It is used to create thousands of tiny holes in the scalp, stimulating growth factors without causing permanent damage.

When was the first study on microneedling for hair growth conducted?

The first study on microneedling for hair growth was conducted in 2012 on mice, followed by a human study in 2013 from India.

What was the conclusion of the 2013 study on microneedling combined with minoxidil?

The 2013 study concluded that the combination of daily minoxidil and weekly microneedling sessions resulted in an average regrowth of 91 new hairs per centimeter square, which was 4.1 times more than the minoxidil-only group.

How did the results of the 2013 study compare to the minoxidil-only group?

The men in the minoxidil-only group had an average regrowth of 22 new hairs per centimeter square, significantly less than the 91 new hairs per centimeter square in the combination group.

What was the primary outcome measured in the 2020 Chinese study on microneedling?

The primary outcome measured in the 2020 Chinese study was the number of new hairs in a one-centimeter square balding area after 24 weeks of treatment.

What were the results of the microneedling-only group in the 2020 study?

In the 2020 study, the microneedling-only group had an average of 21 new hairs per centimeter square, outperforming the minoxidil-only group which had 14 new hairs per centimeter square.

How did the results of microneedling as a standalone treatment compare to minoxidil monotherapy in the 2020 study?

Microneedling as a standalone treatment resulted in 1.5 times the regrowth of the minoxidil-only group, indicating that microneedling alone can be more effective than daily minoxidil.

What was the retention rate of new hair growth in the follow-up evaluation of the 2020 study?

In the six-month follow-up, 90% of men treated with minoxidil alone lost all their new hair, whereas only 10% of men in the microneedling groups lost all their newly formed hair, with 20% retaining most of the new hair.

What are the two components of microneedling's efficacy according to the script?

The two components of microneedling's efficacy are enhancing the absorption of topical treatments like minoxidil and promoting hair growth on its own, possibly through stimulating the dermis to release growth factors and breaking up fibrosis between follicles.

How can viewers get a free derma roller as mentioned in the script?

Viewers can get a free derma roller by visiting the link provided in the video description, which leads to the Hair Guard website. They just need to cover the shipping cost.