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Is It Normal To Have Itching On The Areas Where The Derma Roll Was Used?

Hello, doctor,I used the derma roller 2 days ago and started itching the following day on my stomach, thighs and waist where I derma rolled. Is this normal? Though today I noticed the rash-like look has reduced a lot. I used a 1.0 roller. I m awaiting ur reply,tanx
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM.

Though some amount of redness is normal after dermaroller but it seems that you might have done it a bit more aggressively this time which might have caused this rash. It can sometimes happen if it is done with excess pressure OR if the needle size is increased.

If i was your treating doctor i would have asked you to apply a soothing lotion OR moisturizer twice daily for 2-3 days to make it fine.

An oral antihistamine like cetrizine once daily will control the itching part.


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Is It Normal To Have Itching On The Areas Where The Derma Roll Was Used?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM. Though some amount of redness is normal after dermaroller but it seems that you might have done it a bit more aggressively this time which might have caused this rash. It can sometimes happen if it is done with excess pressure OR if the needle size is increased. If i was your treating doctor i would have asked you to apply a soothing lotion OR moisturizer twice daily for 2-3 days to make it fine. An oral antihistamine like cetrizine once daily will control the itching part. take care regards