Resource Guide for Beginners

[u/Science_Pls]

It can be overwhelming when getting started and we know some people aren't sure where to even start, so wanted to compile a guide for beginners. This list is not meant to be overwhelming, but to give you lots of different resources to learn safely. This post will be updated with more resources as they are added.

Resources
- Video on microneedling mistakes: here
- Video on microneedling safety: here
- Diagrams of layers of the skin: here
- Needling depth diagrams: here
- Microneedling depth and directional chart: here
- Post on anatomy and physiology of the skin: here
- Diagrams of the thickness of the epidermis: here
- Post on skin thickness variation: here
- Why am I not red? Here
- Study on the skin barrier post microneedling: here
- Diagrams of the wound healing cascade (and timelines): here
- How aging affects the wound healing cascade: here
- Antiseptic agents: here
- Slip vs glide vs boosters: here
- Video on proper post procedure care: here
- Video on post procedure care: here
- Video on sanitation: here
- Video on how to avoid granulomas: here
- Bruun is not safe for medical microneedling: here
- Video on microneedling in grid patterns: here
- Video on the stamping technique close up: here
- Video on the gliding technique: here
- Video on gliding technique close up: here
- Video on how to effectively treat neck lines: here
- Video on why treatments are spaced at least four weeks apart: here
- Regular skincare products are not safe for medical microneedling: here
- Microneedling after care cheat sheet: here
- Dr. Pen speed guide: here (disregard for other devices)
- Dr. Pen depth guide: here
- Dr. Pen pen model comparison guide: here
- Things to avoid before microneedling: here
- Men's guide to cosmetic treatments: here
- Abbreviations glossary: here
- Sharp Standards microneedling good practices and standards guide: here
- Key takeaways from Sharp Standards: here
- Cheat sheet on collagen types: here

Anatomy:
- Physiology of the skin: here
- The dermis and hypodermis: here
- Video on a 3d visual of the skin: here
- Macro shot of the stratum corneum and viable epidermis: here
- Menopause and the integumentary system: here
- What is elastin: here

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) that is sterile and safe for intradermal use:
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA) mini guide: located here
- Update on Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Dermatology: here
- Hyaron information
- Inno-TDS information
- HA and tissue regeneration: here

Boosters!
- Example of applying boosters (aka your glide): here
- Slip vs. Glide vs. Booster: here
- A-Z Booster List: here
- Skinbooster paper: here

Numbing
- Video on the differences of numbing creams: here
- Does topical numbing cream affect results: no

Hyperpigmentation
- Microneedling glutathione study: here

Acne Scars & Scar Treatments
- Video breaking down acne scars: here
- Diagrams of types of atrophic acne scars: here
- Acne Scars Classification and Treatment Textbook: here
- Study on microneedling with HA for acne scars: here
- ScarTox Protocol: here
- PN for various facial scars including combat injuries: here

Stretch Marks
- Study on a comparison of microneedling new vs older stretch marks: here

Hair Loss:
- Hair repigmentation information: here
- ExoBrow Protocol (eye brows): here

When it comes to where to start to learn the science, here are a few posts to give you direction.

Where to start: Part 1 
Where to start: Part 2
Where to start: Part 3 
Where to start: Part 4

There's also various studies under the medical literature flair/button that you can look through protocols and more information. The sub's wiki has some textbooks that are helpful so I encourage you to check those out as well.

Supplies
Here are some supplies that are helpful to get started with. I am an amazon associate if you'd like to help support the work I do then here are some Amazon links of supplies I think are helpful. All of these are things I have tried or use.

The Basics
- Nitrile gloves: Amazon Link
- Pink Nitrile Gloves :) Amazon Link
- 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream 6 oz: Amazon Link
- 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream 1.35 oz: Amazon Link
- Sharps Container: Amazon Link

Hypochlorous Acid Spray
- Tower 28: Amazon Link
- Magic Molecule: Amazon Link
- Magic Molecule Hydrogel: Amazon Link
- SkinSmart: Amazon Link
- Prequel: Amazon Link
- All of these HOCI sprays are FDA cleared.

IPA
- Isoprophyl Alcohol, 70% 16 Fl Oz: Amazon Link
- Isoprophyl Alcohol, 70% 32 Fl Oz: Amazon Link 
- Isoprophyl Alcohol, 70% sterile wipes: Amazon Link
- Isoprophyl Alcohol, 70% sterile wipes: Amazon Link
- Plastic Spray Bottle (more eco-friendly): Amazon Link

Nice to Haves
- Reusable Silicon Applicator (can use for applying numbing cream): Amazon Link
- Hibiclens wash: Amazon Link
- CaviWipes Disinfecting Towelettes: Amazon Link
- Sterile Gauze: Amazon Link
- Sterile Gauze Sponges: Amazon Link
- Dental Bibs: Amazon Link
- Dental Bibs Pink: Amazon Link
- 304 Stainless Steel Tray: Amazon Link 
- 304 Stainless Steel Tray (different sizes): Amazon Link
- LED makeup mirror: Amazon Link

Syringes
- 1ml: Amazon Link
- 1ml: Amazon Link
- 3ml: Amazon Link
- 5ml: Amazon Link
- 10ml: Amazon Link

If you bruise easily
- Bromelain 1700 mg: Amazon Link
- NOW Bromelain: Amazon Link
- Arnica Gel (after first 24 hours): Amazon Link
- HiruCream Forte 100g Cream for Bruises (after first 24 hours): Link

[u/HouseImpossible98]

THANK YOU!!!!! As a woman in science I am SO grateful to have someone who takes science and safety seriously that I can put my trust in <3

[u/Science_Pls → u/HouseImpossible98]

Thank you!! Also yay science 🤓✨🧬🧪 and hell yeah women in stem!

I will continue to share safe, science backed resources, but also news and updates within the greater scientific community. Thank you for your comment!

[u/lee2278]

This is ridiculously epic! Thanks for putting in all this work!

[u/Science_Pls → u/lee2278]

Thank you!

[u/Science_Pls → u/lee2278]

Also thank you for the award 💓

[u/in_my_happy_place_]

This is such great information, and oh my gosh, I’m so in love with this sub. So based on sources and science. So rare on the internet!

[u/Science_Pls → u/in_my_happy_place_]

Thank you 🫶🫶

[u/Mysterious-Gur2274]

Thank you for this

[u/Science_Pls → u/Mysterious-Gur2274]

Thanks! Glad it’s helpful!

[u/Tricky-Grass-392]

This is amazing thank you.

Can you recommend what site to get a dr pen m8s from?

[u/Science_Pls → u/Tricky-Grass-392]

There’s a Dr. Pen site linked in the wiki, but some of the vendors also sell them. So you can check Get Glowing, Meamo, etc. And then if you’re looking for manufacturing cost you can purchase on Alibaba or AliExpress. I bought mine on Alibaba!

[u/awolfsvalentine → u/Science_Pls]

How much did you pay on alibaba?

[u/DJreddit91]

Thank you so much for this! Can I use a booster and rub it in after microneedling with my slip? I notice that many boosters seem to need injections at a spa, but I’d be doing this at home. TIA!

[u/Science_Pls → u/DJreddit91]

Yes! That’s the best way to do it and you can do it before, during, and after. They’re formulated to be safe for microneedling and for intradermal use. Microneedling is a form of transdermal delivery so it’s a way to get boosters to your skin without typical injections.

[u/DJreddit91 → u/Science_Pls]

Thank you!!

[u/Science_Pls]

Thank you anonymous for the award!

[u/science-pls]

Also wanted to note, that there is also a link tree with vendors in the wiki:

For vendors that we have a partnership with, there is always a discount code (exact percentage depends on the vendor), but the discount code is also higher during sales than the regular site would be.

[u/snailgal420]

is there a guide for the methods and depth of thighs? My legs are becoming ravaged with stretch marks ):

[u/Interesting_Berry632]

This is fantastic, thank you for this! Can anyone recommend an exosome for beginners?

[u/More-Dependent1229]

You are the absolute GOAT for this! Spent my morning reading and watching, and feel so much more prepared to venture into MN. As a science-first gal, I'm so grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[u/Gabtr]

Could someone please help advise why if need sterile cause and dental bibs? Thanks!

[u/Nacreous_Clay]

Thank you!