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Hello, this is Karen Nicol family nurse practitioner, and you are listening to Itchy and bitchy. Itchy and bitchy. Hello, this is Karen Nicol family nurse practitioner, and you are listening to Itchy and Bitchie, a podcast

that provides answers to your many unanswered health questions.

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive dermatological procedure that involves using fine needles

to create controlled microinjuries in the skin. These micro injuries trigger the body's natural

wound healing processes, leading to increased production of collagen and elastin, which are crucial

for maintaining healthy, youthful skin. The procedure is widely utilized to address various skin

concerns, including acne scars, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and, which is dark spots, and stretch

marks. Microneedling can also be used on the scalp to improve hair growth, but for the purpose of

this episode, I will focus on the use of microneedling on the skin. One of the key advantages of microneedling is its

ability to stimulate skin rejuvenation without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue,

so there is a quicker recovery time compared to other skin treatment techniques. A 2018 study of participants aged 35 to 75 years old

demonstrated that four micrneedling treatments of facial skin,

four treatments, spaced four weeks apart,

significantly improved lines, wrinkles,

skin laxity, and skin texture 90 and 150 days after the

first treatment. The treatment was well tolerated with minimal pain, discomfort, and downtime.

Side effects were minor and easily managed. All very good news. Micronedling is very

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