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Can Itchy, Rashes On Face Be Caused By Using Derma Roller?

Hi my name is Jeanette I used a home dermaroller in Thursday night ( this was the third time I had done this) when I woke on Friday I had a rash like bumps on my face it's a little itchy it Sunday today and it's still there not as bad however should I discontinue use every again? Does this sound like an infection
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Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM.

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. No, it does'nt seem like an infection.

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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Can Itchy, Rashes On Face Be Caused By Using Derma Roller?

Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM. 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. No, it does nt seem like an infection. 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